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Definitions for Karate
[1] a method developed in Japan of defending oneself without the use of weapons by striking sensitive areas on an attacker's body with the hands, elbows, knees, or feet. Compare judo, jujitsu.
[2] a sport based on this method of self-defense.
[3] a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat, employing smashes, chops, kicks, etc, made with the hands, feet, elbows, or legs (as modifier ) a karate chop to the head
Words related to Karate
wrestling, judo, aikido, jujitsu, kendo
Words nearby Karate
karanda, karanga, karankawa, karaoke, karat, karate, karate-chop, karateka, karaya gum, karbala, karearea
Origin of Karate
1950–55; < Japanese, equivalent to kara empty + te (earlier *tai ) hand(s)
Word origin for Karate
Japanese, literally: empty hand, from kara empty + te hand
Synonyms for Karate
judo, wrestling, aikido, jujitsu, kendo, kick boxing, kung fu, sumo wrestling, t'ai chi, tae kwon do