Karate
[kuh-rah-tee] /kəˈrɑ ti/
noun
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 , .
2.
a sport based on this method of self-defense.
/kəˈrɑːtɪ/
noun
1.
n.
1955, Japanese, literally “empty hand, bare hand,” from kara “empty” + te “hand.” A devotee is a karateka.
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