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Definition of gi

gi

/ɡiː/
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Plural:gis
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• noun

1

A lightweight, typically white two-piece uniform consisting of loose-fitting trousers and a wraparound jacket fastened with a colored belt, worn in traditional Japanese martial arts such as judo, karate, and jujitsu.

Example

"Before stepping onto the mat for his judo lesson, he made sure his white gi was clean and neatly tied with his belt."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese -gi (meaning 'clothing' or 'uniform'), shortened from keikogi ('practice uniform') or dogi ('uniform of the way').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gi
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