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kiai Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A short, loud shout or yell uttered by practitioners of Japanese martial arts when executing an attacking move.
Usage Example
"The karate student let out a powerful yell as she broke the wooden board, demonstrating perfect focus."
Weak
yell
shout
cry
• verb (Context 2)
To utter a short, loud shout while performing a martial arts movement.
Usage Example
"The instructor reminded the novice class to yell forcefully on every punch to ensure proper breathing."
Weak
yell
shout
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