How do you spell Karate?
Correct spelling
karate
From Japanese kara (empty) + te (hand). Three syllables: ka-RA-tay.
Why is karate spelled this way?
From Japanese karate — kara, empty and te, hand. Empty hand — the art of fighting without weapons. Three syllables, the final E is spoken.
Common misspellings of karate
karatikarataykaratykarrate
Example
He earned his black belt in karate at sixteen.