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Sakai

1 American  
[sah-kahy] / ˈsɑ kaɪ /

noun

plural

Sakais,

plural

Sakai

  1. a member of a tribal people of Malaya.

Sakai 2 American  
[sah-kahy] / ˈsɑˈkaɪ /

noun

  1. a seaport on S Honshu, in S Japan, near Osaka.

sakai 1 British  
/ ˈsakaɪ /

noun

  1. a Malaysian aborigine

  2. a wild or uncouth person

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Sakai 2 British  
/ sɑːˈkaɪ /

noun

  1. a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: an industrial satellite of Osaka. Pop: 787 833 (2002 est)

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Etymology

Origin of sakai

from Malay

Example Sentences

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Harrysson booked his place in the last 32 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over fellow tournament debutant Motomu Sakai.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Another debutant, Japan's Motomu Sakai, looked to have stolen the show earlier in the afternoon session as he beat Thibault Tricole of France in straight sets.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

The problem stems from Fukuhara’s refusal to bring the child back to the primary parent after the court-ordered visitation period ended, said Fukuhara’s lawyer Nao Sakai.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Fred Segal and grantlove have a pop-up on Sunset Boulevard stocked with a cozy wintry assortment, including a new hoodie collaboration with A-Morir, throw blankets by Faribault Mill and candles by Amber Sakai.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2023

Making the bed was not important to Mrs. Sakai.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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