Karate Definition

kə-rätē
noun
A Japanese system of self-defense characterized chiefly by sharp, quick blows delivered with the hands and feet.
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Origin of Karate

  • Borrowed from Japanese 空手 (karate), from 唐手 (karate), from Okinawan 唐手 (tūdī, “empty hand”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Japanese kara empty te hand

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Karate Sentence Examples

  • Many find the high-energy aggression levels in Karate truly cathartic.

  • He also has a black belt in Isshinryu Karate and has competed and won titles in martial arts and weight lifting competitions.

  • It took place in Cleveland where seven year old Eric Campbell was abducted from his Karate class.

  • A person like this can truly be said to have learned karate.

  • Taylor has one younger sister, named Makena.When he was six years old, Lautner enrolled in karate lessons.

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Words Starting With

KKAKAR

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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karate

Words Starting With K and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With K6 Letter Words Ending With E