kaki

[ kah-kee ]

noun

, plural ka·kis.

1. the Japanese persimmon tree.
2. the fruit of this tree.

kaki

/ ˈkɑːkɪ /

noun

1. See Japanese persimmon
   another name for Japanese persimmon

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaki¹

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1720–30

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaki¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

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.

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He was wounded between the ankle and the heel— Dia kna luka antara mata kaki dan tumit.

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There is one pair of socks too few— Sarong kaki ada korang sa-pasang.

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He fell at his masters feet and asked for pardon— Dia menymbah kaki tuan-nia lalu me-minta ampun.

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Three or four handkerchiefs and two pairs of socks— Saputangan barang tiga ampat lei, sarong kaki dua pasang.

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