karate meaning
UK /kəˈrɑːti/ US /kɚˈɑti/ 3 syllables
karate (noun): a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent.
Definition of karate
- a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
Type of: martial art
How to pronounce karate
karate is pronounced /kəˈrɑːti/ in British English and /kɚˈɑti/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with karate
Word lists: words starting with KA · words ending in TE · 6-letter words
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