kami
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of kami
C18: from Japanese: god, lord
Example Sentences
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"The expedition this time felt a bit crowded," said Kami Rita Sherpa, dubbed the "Everest Man".
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Kami Rita Sherpa first summited Everest in 1994 and has made it to the peak almost every year since.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
A Nepali climber dubbed the "Everest Man", Kami Rita Sherpa, scaled Mount Everest for a record 32nd time Sunday, while Lhakpa Sherpa broke her own women's record with an 11th summit.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Schwarcz and L.A.-based oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Kami Parsa say they’re also operating on more men than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
He’d come home for Christmas, and he’d brought his wife, Kami, and their one-month-old son, Donavan.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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