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kaki

/ˈkɑːki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables
ka-ki
IPA
/ˈkɑːki/
12
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A persimmon, specifically a Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki).

noun

A close friend, or group of friends with a shared common interest.

adj

Misspelling of khaki.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 柿(カキ) (kaki).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

kakis (plural)

Synonyms

himantopus novae-zelandiae japanese persimmon diospyros kaki

Homonyms

khaki

Rhymes With

khaki teriyaki bukkake okazaki shiitake pojoaque sirtaki

Questions

How do you pronounce kaki?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑːki/.
What does kaki mean?
A persimmon, specifically a Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki).
Where does kaki come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 柿(カキ) (kaki).

How to pronounce kaki

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkɑːki/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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