noun
Uncommon
sai
seye
Sai (noun) means a traditional three-pronged handheld weapon used in some East Asian martial arts. Example: “The instructor demonstrated a defensive block using a pair of sai.”
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A traditional three-pronged handheld weapon used in some East Asian martial arts.
"The instructor demonstrated a defensive block using a pair of sai."
How to use sai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pronged martial-arts weapon, often used in pairs for blocking and striking.
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Etymology
From Japanese sai, the name of the weapon.
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What does “sai” mean?
The word “sai” means a traditional three-pronged handheld weapon used in some East Asian martial arts. In plain terms, a pronged martial-arts weapon, often used in pairs for blocking and striking.
How do you pronounce “sai”?
“Sai” is pronounced seye (/saɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sai” in a sentence?
Here is “sai” used in a sentence: “The instructor demonstrated a defensive block using a pair of sai.”
What part of speech is “sai”?
“Sai” is a noun.
Where does the word “sai” come from?
The word “sai” comes from Japanese. From Japanese sai, the name of the weapon.
Is “sai” a common word?
“Sai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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