Karate (en. Karate)

/ka-ˈra-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of martial art that originated in Japan, utilizing punches, kicks, and other techniques involving hands and feet.

He studied karate to keep himself safe.

Nag-aral siya ng karate upang mapanatili ang kanyang sarili na ligtas.

A competition or match in karate where participants demonstrate their skills in karate techniques.

He attended a karate tournament at their school.

Dumalo siya sa isang paligsahan ng karate sa kanilang paaralan.

Japanese martial art form

self-defense karate

Karate for self-defense.

karate pangkaligtasan

judo

A form of martial art from Japan focusing on throws and grappling.

judo

taekwondo

A martial art form from Korea focused on kicking and powerful punches.

taekwondo

Fighting back

I studied fighting back at school.

Nag-aral akong laban-laban sa paaralan.

Tough guy (fighting person)

I acted tough before fighting in the tournament.

Nag-kataw muna ako bago lumaban sa torneo.

Fight (playful term for sparring)

I went to the dojo for a sparring session.

Pumunta ako sa dojo para sa kumbati.

Fistfight

I hope we don't end up fist-fighting later.

Sana di tayo mag-suntukan mamaya.