karate

noun
UK: /kəˈrɑː.teɪ/
US: /kəˈrɑː.teɪ/

  1. A Japanese martial art where you use your hands and feet to defend yourself and attack.

    1. I practice karate every week to stay fit. [ ] [ ]
    2. Learning karate has improved my discipline and self-confidence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

martial art self-defense
karate verb

  1. To strike, kick, or defend using karate techniques.

    1. He karate chopped the wood into two pieces. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor karate-kicked his opponent in the fight scene. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "karate" is /kəˈrɑː.teɪ/ in British English and /kəˈrɑː.teɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "karate": martial art, self-defense.

Example usage of "karate": "I practice karate every week to stay fit.". More examples on the page.