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jujutsu

/ˌdʒuːˈdʒʊtsuː/

Meanings
noun
A method of self-defence established in Japan emphasizing “jū” (soft or gentle) “jutsu” (art or technique). Japanese martial art that utilizes a large variety of techniques in defense against an opponent.

Examples :

"Learning jujutsu can be helpful for self-defense because it teaches you how to use an opponent's strength against them. "
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Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Illustration learning

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Illustration strength

strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration maneuvering

maneuvering verb

/məˈnuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnuːvərɪŋɡ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋ/ /məˈnjuːvərɪŋɡ/

To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

"The driver was carefully maneuvering the large truck into the tight parking space. "

Illustration techniques

techniques noun

/tɛkˈniːks/ /tɛkˈniːksɪz/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

""The chef shared his cooking techniques with the new apprentices during the training session." "

Illustration established

established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

Illustration precision

precision noun

/pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

The state of being precise or exact; exactness.

"The surgeon's precision during the operation ensured a quick and successful recovery for the patient. "

Illustration utilizes

utilizes verb

/ˈjuːtəlaɪzɪz/ /ˈjuːtɪlaɪzɪz/

To make use of; to use.

"The chef utilizes various spices to create flavorful dishes. "

Illustration emphasizing

emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Illustration delicately

delicately adverb

/ˈdɛlɪkətli/

In a delicate manner; exquisitely.

"The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "