Kiai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kiːˈaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kiai is a noun meaning The short yell or shout uttered when performing an attacking move in martial arts.
Meaning
The short yell or shout uttered when performing an attacking move in martial arts.
Example Sentences
The kiai is a battle cry to raise your battle spirit. It keeps your body in top shape, in top concentration. Different people have different kiai.
Word Forms
- kiais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yell, ki-yi, tiger, chi-ike, yelling, shout.
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