文武両道（ぶんぶりょうどう）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: excellence in both academics and martial arts
Example sentences
- 彼は文武両道の生徒だ。 — He's a student excellent in both academics and sports.
- 文武両道を目指す。 — He aims to excel in both academics and sports.
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