kaki

[ kah-kee ]

/ ˈkɑ ki /

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noun, plural ka·kis.

the Japanese persimmon tree.

the fruit of this tree.

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Origin of kaki

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1720–30

Words nearby kaki

kakapo, kakariki, kakebuton, kakeibo, kakemono, kaki, Kakinada, kakistocracy, Kakogawa, kal., kala-azar

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How to use kaki in a sentence

The axe slipped in his hand and took effect on the back of his leg— Ter lepas di tangan kapak itu, kna di blakang kaki-nia.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
He was wounded between the ankle and the heel— Dia kna luka antara mata kaki dan tumit.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
There is one pair of socks too few— Sarong kaki ada korang sa-pasang.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell
He fell at his masters feet and asked for pardon— Dia menymbah kaki tuan-nia lalu me-minta ampun.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell

Three or four handkerchiefs and two pairs of socks— Saputangan barang tiga ampat lei, sarong kaki dua pasang.
A Manual of the Malay language|William Edward Maxwell

British Dictionary definitions for kaki

kaki

/ (ˈkɑːkɪ) /

noun plural kakis

another name for Japanese persimmon

Word Origin for kaki

Japanese

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