How to say 'Karate' in Japanese | 空手

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The Japanese word for Karate is 'Karate', written as 空手 in Japanese.'Karate' in hiragana is からて.

word

空手

Meaning

Karate

Reading

からて

karate

Kanji

空Sky, Empty 手Hand

Explanation

The Japanese noun '空手 (からて)' refers to 'karate', a traditional martial art originating from Okinawa, Japan. It emphasizes striking techniques using punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques. The word literally translates to 'empty hand', reflecting its focus on unarmed combat. Example sentences: He practices karate every day「彼は毎日空手を練習する」(かれはまいにちからてをれんしゅうする). Karate is a disciplined martial art「空手は規律のある武道です」(からてはきりつのあるぶどうです).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

491

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 空手

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

空

Meaning

Sky, Empty

kanji

手

Meaning

Hand

Words Related to 空手 Through the Kanji 空

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 空 as well.

word

空

Meaning

Sky

word

航空便

Meaning

Airmail

word

空間

Meaning

Space

word

空気

Meaning

Air

word

空中

Meaning

Sky, Air

word

空っぽ

Meaning

Empty

word

青空

Meaning

Blue sky

word

空き地

Meaning

Vacant lot

word

航空

Meaning

Aviation

word

空港

Meaning

Airport

word

空く

Meaning

Empty

word

航空機

Meaning

Aircraft

word

航空券

Meaning

Air ticket

word

空想

Meaning

Daydream

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夜空

Meaning

Night sky

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空しい

Meaning

Empty, Futile

Words Related to 空手 Through the Kanji 手

These 48 Words contain the Kanji 手 as well.

word

手

Meaning

Hand

word

相手

Meaning

Partner

word

お手洗い

Meaning

Restroom

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下手

Meaning

Unskilled

word

手術

Meaning

Surgery

word

切手

Meaning

Stamp

word

手紙

Meaning

Letter

word

運転手

Meaning

Driver

word

歌手

Meaning

Singer

word

選手

Meaning

Player, Athlete

word

手続き

Meaning

Procedure

word

手段

Meaning

Method, Means

word

苦手

Meaning

Dislike, Weakness

word

両手

Meaning

Both hands

word

手袋

Meaning

Gloves

word

拍手

Meaning

Clap

word

握手

Meaning

Handshake

word

聞き手

Meaning

Listener

word

右手

Meaning

Right hand

word

上手

Meaning

Skilled

word

勝手

Meaning

Selfish

word

左手

Meaning

Left hand

word

手数

Meaning

Effort

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大手

Meaning

Front, Major

word

手前

Meaning

Oneself, Front

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手法

Meaning

Technique

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入手

Meaning

Acquisition

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手形

Meaning

Promissory note

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手伝う

Meaning

Help

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お手伝い

Meaning

Help

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手元

Meaning

Hand, Nearby

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片手

Meaning

One hand

word

人手

Meaning

Workers

word

手入れ

Meaning

Maintenance

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手本

Meaning

Example, Model

word

手伝い

Meaning

Help

word

手帳

Meaning

Notebook

word

仕手

Meaning

Actor

word

手軽

Meaning

Easy

word

手順

Meaning

Procedure

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手当て

Meaning

Treatment, Allowance

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手掛かり

Meaning

Clue

word

助手

Meaning

Assistant

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手足

Meaning

Limbs

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手間

Meaning

Effort

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派手

Meaning

Flashy

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手洗い

Meaning

Restroom, Hand washing

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手首

Meaning

Wrist

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