Where does “kiai” come from?
kiai (English) comes from Japanese 気合 — yell; spirit, fight.
kiai (English): The short yell or shout uttered when performing...
Definitions
- The short yell or shout uttered when performing...
Ancestry of “kiai”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 気合 | yell; spirit, fight |