Wiktionary:Word of the day/October 8

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dojo n

(martial arts) A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training. (by extension) A room or other facility used for other activities, such as meditation or software development. (sumo) Synonym of dohyo (“the ring in which a sumo wrestling match is held”) [...] The dojo loach, Japanese weather loach, or pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), a freshwater fish native to East Asia. Today, the second Monday of October in 2019, is Health and Sports Day in Japan, a day on which to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body.

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