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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.

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.

See also

Kialla Kialla East Kialla West kiam chye Kiama Kiama Downs