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Meaning of kiai | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
kiːˈaɪ

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français kiaï
Bahasa Indonesia kiai

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Kialla Kialla East Kialla West kiam chye Kiama Kiama Downs

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