English–Japanese
“karate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikarate
Example
兄は空手が得意です。ani wa kara te ga toku i de su
My older brother is good at karate.
How to say “karate” in Japanese
“Karate” in Japanese is 空手 (karate).
Describes a martial art in which controlled body movements develop both attack and defense without weapons.
Example sentences with 空手
毎週土曜日に空手を習っています。mai shū do yō hi ni kara te o nara tte i ma su
I take karate lessons every Saturday.
Tips for using 空手
- In English, karate is commonly used as an uncountable noun, as in "She studies karate," rather than usually referring to one individual technique.