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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KATA

Japanese, literally: shape, pattern.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KATA

kata  [ˈkætə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KATA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kata is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KATA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kata

Kata

Kata is a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements practised either solo or in pairs. The term form is used for the corresponding concept in non-Japanese martial arts in general. Kata are used in many traditional Japanese arts such as theater forms like kabuki and schools of tea ceremony, but are most commonly known for the presence in the martial arts. Kata are used by most Japanese and Okinawan martial arts, such as aikido, judo, kendo and karate.

Definition of kata in the English dictionary

The definition of kata in the dictionary is an exercise consisting of a sequence of the specific movements of a martial art, used in training and designed to show skill in technique.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KATA


ballicatter
ˌbælɪˈkætə
batter
ˈbætə
bescatter
bɪˈskætə
blatter
ˈblætə
chatter
ˈtʃætə
combater
ˈkɒmbætə
flatter
ˈflætə
hatter
ˈhætə
Kenyatta
kɛnˈjætə
latter
ˈlætə
matter
ˈmætə
matters
ˈmætə
parramatta
ˌpærəˈmætə
platter
ˈplætə
regatta
rɪˈɡætə
scatter
ˈskætə
shatter
ˈʃætə
splatter
ˈsplætə
troposcatter
ˈtrɒpəʊˌskætə
wildcatter
ˈwaɪldˌkætə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KATA

kat
katabases
katabasis
katabatic
katabolic
katabolically
katabolism
katabothron
katadromous
katakana
katana
Katanga
Katar
Katari
katathermometer
katavothron

WORDS THAT END LIKE KATA

anata
automata
bachata
Basilicata
batata
big data
biodata
census data
data
errata
Kolkata
La Plata
Mar del Plata
metadata
Niigata
Plata
rata
sonata
strata
Zapata

Synonyms and antonyms of kata in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kata» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KATA

Find out the translation of kata to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kata from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kata» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卡塔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kata
570 millions of speakers

English

kata
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काटा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ката
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kata
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Kata
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kata
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kata
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

카타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kata
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kata
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறங்கிவெப்பமானி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kata
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kata
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ката
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kata
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

kata
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kata
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kata
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kata
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kata

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KATA»

The term «kata» is very widely used and occupies the 5.525 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KATA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «kata» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «kata» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kata

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KATA»

Discover the use of kata in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kata and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness ...
Mike Rother explains why typical companies fail to understand the core of lean and make limited progress—and what it takes to make it a real part of your culture." —Jeffrey K. Liker, bestselling author of The Toyota Way "[Toyota Kata ...
Mike Rother, 2009
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Kata: The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese!
Ideal for business people and travelers
Boye De Mente, 2003
3
Looking at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata
This is an exploration of kendo, a combination of sport and meditation derived from the ancient Japanese warrior art of the sword imbued wih principles of Zen Buddhism.
Paul Budden, 2000
4
Karate Kata: Applications
Complete with an exploration of the historical background and development of the Kata, this book will prove indispensable to all students of karate.
Aidan Trimble, P M Vincent Morris, 1995
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The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power
Simply put, once you read this book and test what you have learned, your Karate will never be the same.The Way of Sanchin Kata takes students to new depths of practice, breaking down this Kata to reveal its foundation, in ways never before ...
Kris Wilder, 2007
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Karate: The Complete Kata
In this comprehensive new book, renowned karate master Hirokazu Kanazawa, founder of the Shotokan Karate-do International Federation and disciple of the legendary Gichin Funakoshi, the father of modern karate, traces the history of karate's ...
Hirokazu Kanazawa, 2013
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Toyota Kata
A leading expert on Toyota provides the very first look at the company's people-management routines Based on six years of research, Toyota Kata brings to light, for the first time, the auto company s secrets to managing employees.
Rother, 2009
8
Kata Application Notebooks: Isshinryu Karate: The Journal ...
Using an innovative new format, this journal allows you to quickly and easily record applications (or "Bunkai") for the movements in any kata in the Isshinryu karate system!
Scott Britt, Olivia Susan Fritts, Dr, 2013
9
Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate
Pat McCarthy, a shorinji-ryu stylist and triple-crown winner of the North American Karate Championships in 1974, demonstrates 11 karate kata.
Pat McCarthy, Mike Lee, 1987
10
Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata
‘Bunkai-Jutsu’ is the analysis of the karate katas and their application in real combat. It is also the title of this pioneering book by Iain Abernethy.
Iain Abernethy, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KATA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kata is used in the context of the following news items.
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Village puts itself up for sale, 4 more farm suicides reported - The …
In another incident, Durgabai Deshmukh (55), a woman farmer of village Kata, set herself on fire. Crop failure and increasing loan burden are ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Chance for New Zealand Warriors to make a statement against …
However, they would not want to be underestimating the talents of youngsters Tuimaeala Lolohea, David Fusitu'a and Solomone Kata. These ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Mark their word - Pune Mirror
(From top) A scene from Chhapa Kata; Don Special revolves around ... last year in June and Chhapa Kata, launched in December 2013. «Pune Mirror, Jul 15»
4
Two farmers commit suicide in Washim district | Business Standard …
The woman farmer, Durgatai Deshmukh (55), of village Kata, committed suicide by setting herself on fire on Friday, they said. Both farmers were ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
5
Police: Man ran over girlfriend with his Harley-Davidson motorcycle …
City police Officers Joseph Buchalski and Bryan Kata were dispatched to East Ridge Street for a domestic dispute in which a third-party caller ... «Go Lackawanna, Jul 15»
6
Indigenous runners commemorate 30th anniversary of Uluru hand …
The best Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island runners are commemorating the 30th anniversary of the hand-back of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
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Payday 2: New Update71 for PC Released, Gage Ninja Pack DLC …
The melee weapons include Kunai Knife (poisoned knife), Talons (wearable claws), Okinawan Style Sai and Empty Palm Kata. The masks ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
8
Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway …
She goes on, "Production elements are first-rate in OFF THE MAIN ROAD, with Takeshi Kata's detailed scenic design evoking the seasonal ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
9
Successful Seathorne students make grade - Skegness Standard
... sponsored by Fresh Fitness of Skegness, following outstanding results in her grading and a great demonstration of Kata, assisted by Lewis ... «Skegness Standard, Jul 15»
10
Lighting cigarette in park leads to citation, 2 arrests - Times Leader …
While monitoring people on Patriot Square just after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Bryan Kata observed Daryl Lowyn sitting on the east park bench ... «Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, Jul 15»

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