randori

1 of 2

noun

ran·​dori

ränˈdōrē

plural -s

: free practice between two judo students

randori

2 of 2

intransitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

: to practice judo informally

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Japanese, literally, free practice

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