ɐku

Definitions

1. noun

A term of endearment or affection in the Hawaiian language, used to address a loved one.

“She smiled when he called her aku.”

2. noun

A type of fish, specifically the grey mullet.

“Aku is a common catch in the waters off Oahu.”

3. noun

A term used in Japanese martial arts to refer to one’s own spirit or mind.

“To develop aku, one must cultivate mental discipline.”