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

  1. 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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