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[から(空)·て(手)]
karate
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[から(唐)·て(手)]
karate
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Root Words:

[から(空) + て(手)]
kara + te

English Meaning(s) for 空手

noun
  1. karate
  2. empty handed
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Definition and Synonyms for 空手

Karate a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat
Synonyms: 空手
Karate sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
Synonyms: 空手

Meanings for each kanji in 空手

» empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum
» hand

Categories 空手 is a member of

Martial Art any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 空手

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Sample Sentences for 空手

I was surprised that her hobby was karate. She always wears cute clothes.
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I belong to the karate club.
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Karate is an art of unarmed defense.
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