Japanese Word · Intermediate
キックボクシング
kickboxing
Pronunciation: [kʲik̚kɯ̟bo̞kɯ̟ɕĩŋɡɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "kickboxing".
Example
東海市船島小学校５年の杉山佳斗（かいと）さん（１０）が２８日、名古屋市で開かれる「全日本キックボクシングアマチュア大会」に出場する。
Sugiyama Kaito (10), a fifth grade student at Funashima elementary school in Tokai, will participate in the ‘All-Japan Amateur Kickboxing Tournament’ in Nagoya on July 28th.
Practice tips
- Practice キックボクシング out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.