Meaning & use
karate
A Japanese martial art using quick, sharp strikes with the hands, elbows, feet, and knees.
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He has practiced karate since childhood and now holds a black belt.
The children took karate lessons twice a week at the community center.
A note on using this word
Often confused with judo, a different martial art that focuses on throws rather than strikes.
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