karate
Pronunciation: /kəˈrɑːti/
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Definition of karate
noun
It was formalized in Okinawa in the 17th century, and popularized via Japan after about 1920. Karate is performed barefoot in loose padded clothing, with a coloured belt indicating the level of skill, and involves mental as well as physical training
Origin:
Japanese, from kara 'empty' + te 'hand'