karate

Indonesian

/ka.ra.te/

noun
Definitions
  • (sports) karate, an Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 空手 (karate, the state of being empty-handed), 唐手 (Tang Dynasty, China hand) derived from Okinawan 唐手 (Chinese hand).

Origin

Okinawan

唐手

Gloss

Chinese hand

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