English Explanatory Dictionary

kiai

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The short yell or shout uttered when performing an attacking move in martial arts.

Pronunciation

/kiːˈaɪ/

Word forms

kiai kiais

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 気合 (kiai).

Related words

hi-yah
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