"gi" meaning in English

See gi in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɡiː/ Forms: gis [plural], gi [plural]
Rhymes: -iː Etymology: From Japanese 着 (gi, “clothing”); only used in combination, usually with the name of a martial art such as 柔道着 (jūdōgi, “judo uniform”) or 空手着 (karategi, “karate uniform”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ja|着||clothing|tr=gi}} Japanese 着 (gi, “clothing”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|gi}} gi (plural gis or gi)
  1. A martial arts uniform. Categories (topical): Martial arts

Alternative forms

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