karate

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: kə-räʹti, IPA ^(key): /kəˈrɑː.ti/ or /kəˈrɑː.teɪ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kəˈrɑ.ɾi/

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Noun

Singular karate

Plural none

A karate match

1. Karate is a Japanese fighting sport that uses striking techniques with the hands, feet, elbows, and knees, as well as blocking techniques.

   I practised karate when I was a kid.

Related words

• karateka