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ka​ra​te
noun
ka·​ra·​te
kə-ˈrä-tē

Definition

  • a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
Other Words
  • ka​ra​te​ist kə-ˈrä-tē-ist noun
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Japanese, from kara empty + te hand
ka​ra​te
noun
ka·​ra·​te
kə-ˈrä-tē

Definition

  • a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
Other Words
  • ka​ra​te​ist kə-ˈrä-tē-ist noun
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Japanese, from kara empty + te hand
ka​ra​te
noun
ka·​ra·​te
kə-ˈrä-tē

Definition

  • a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
Other Words
  • ka​ra​te​ist kə-ˈrä-tē-ist noun
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Japanese, from kara empty + te hand
ka​ra​te
noun
ka·​ra·​te
kə-ˈrä-tē

Definition

  • a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
Other Words
  • ka​ra​te​ist kə-ˈrä-tē-ist noun
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Japanese, from kara empty + te hand