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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKarate
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaˈrate
"Mio fratello pratica il karate."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A Japanese system of close combat using un-armed blows with the hands and feet.
"She has practiced karate for over five years and recently earned her black belt." - 2
A martial art characterized by sharp striking techniques such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes.
"The local community center offers classes in traditional karate for children and adults."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Japanese, combining 'kara' (empty) and 'te' (hand), referring to a fighting method without weapons. The term was popularized in the 20th century as this martial art spread globally from the Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa).
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Karate" is said worldwide
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Karaté
Transliteration: ka.ʁa.te
"Il fait du karaté tous les mardis."
Karate
Transliteration: kaˈʁaːtə
"Karate trainiert Körper und Geist."
Karate
Transliteration: kaˈrate
"Mio fratello pratica il karate."
Kárate
Transliteration: ˈkaɾate
"Aprendió kárate para defenderse."
Caratê
Transliteration: ka.ɾaˈtɛ
"Ele ganhou uma medalha no caratê."
कराटे
Transliteration: karate
"वह रोज़ सुबह कराटे का अभ्यास करता है।"
空手道
Transliteration: kōngshǒudào
"他在学习空手道。"
가라테
Transliteration: garate
"그는 가라테 유단자입니다."
空手
Transliteration: karate
"彼は空手を毎日練習しています。"
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