kara

/ˈkɑːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of measurement for water or juice in Japan, equivalent to about 1.8 liters

“The bartender poured her a kara of sake.”

2. noun

a type of Japanese tea ceremony, especially one held in a small, natural setting

“The group attended a traditional kara tea ceremony at the temple.”

3. proper noun

Kara (given name), a Japanese given name

“Kara, the young artist, showcased her paintings at the gallery.”

4. proper noun

Kara (disambiguation), places and entities with the name Kara

“The city of Kara is located in Togo.”

5. noun

a type of music, a genre of electronic music, often associated with the Japanese electronic music scene

“The DJ spun a lively kara set that got the crowd moving.”

6. noun

a unit of measurement or a type of measurement, depending on the context

“Please pour me a kara of juice, but I want it measured in cups.”

Synonyms

  • ceremony
  • measurement
  • tea
  • unit

Antonyms

  • excessive
  • large