空手 — meaning in English
karate
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English meaning
- karate noun A striking-based martial art, originally from Okinawa, built around punches, kicks, and open-hand strikes, along with some throws and grappling.
Senses
空手 is used for these senses in English:
- karate An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.
karate — full definition
- noun A striking-based martial art, originally from Okinawa, built around punches, kicks, and open-hand strikes, along with some throws and grappling.
- verb To strike someone or something using karate-style techniques.
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