: a Japanese art of self-defense employing hand strikes and kicks to disable or subdue an opponent
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Kuina is teaching karate at her father’s dojo, Heiya is an influencer, Aguni is running the Hatter’s hat shop, and Niragi is trying to be better for his kid.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
DiCaprio is an ex-revolutionary stoner seeking his missing daughter, del Toro is a helpful karate sensei, and my colleague Bryan Alexander talked with them about their scenes together, including one where del Toro drove with extreme caution with DiCaprio having climbed out an open window.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Suit linings are slashed in reference to kimono sleeves, while some jackets are wrapped like karate uniforms.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Martin, who holds a black belt in karate and has trained in multiple martial arts disciplines, says MMA has always resonated with him on a personal level.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
DiCaprio is an ex-revolutionary stoner seeking his missing daughter, del Toro is a helpful karate sensei, and my colleague Bryan Alexander talked with them about their scenes together, including one where del Toro drove with extreme caution with DiCaprio having climbed out an open window.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Suit linings are slashed in reference to kimono sleeves, while some jackets are wrapped like karate uniforms.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Martin, who holds a black belt in karate and has trained in multiple martial arts disciplines, says MMA has always resonated with him on a personal level.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for karate
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“Karate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karate. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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karate
noun
ka·ra·te
kə-ˈrät-ē 
: a Japanese art of self-defense without a weapon
Etymology
from Japanese karate, literally, "empty hand"
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