Sai Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɛˈseɪˈaɪ/, /ˈsaɪ

SYE or ES-AY-EYE

UK

saɪ

SYE

Definition

A 'sai' is a traditional Japanese weapon with three prongs, commonly used in martial arts. In cooking, 'sai' can also refer to a spatula or a similar kitchen tool.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in contexts related to Japanese martial arts ('pair of sai'). Rarely used for kitchen tools in English, but might appear in specialty contexts. Not to be confused with the verb 'sigh'.

• Spanish: sai (arma japonesa) - trinchete (herramienta de cocina)
• Portuguese (BR): sai (arma japonesa) - espátula (utensílio de cozinha)
• Portuguese (PT): sai (arma japonesa) - espátula (utensílio de cozinha)
• Chinese (Simplified): 钗（日本武器）- 锅铲（厨房工具）
• Chinese (Traditional): 釵（日本武器）- 鍋鏟（廚房工具）
• Hindi: साई (जापानी हथियार) - स्पैटुला (रसोई उपकरण)
• Arabic: ساي (سلاح ياباني) - ملعقة التقليب (أداة مطبخ)
• Bengali: সাই (জাপানি অস্ত্র) - স্প্যাটুলা (রান্নার যন্ত্র)
• Russian: сай (японское оружие) - лопатка (кухонный инструмент)
• Japanese: サイ（武器） - フライ返し（調理器具）
• Vietnamese: sai (vũ khí Nhật Bản) - xẻng lật (dụng cụ nấu ăn)
• Korean: 사이(일본 무기) - 뒤집개(조리도구)
• Turkish: sai (Japon silahı) - spatula (mutfak aleti)
• Urdu: سائی (جاپانی ہتھیار) - کچن اسپاتولا
• Indonesian: sai (senjata Jepang) - spatula (alat dapur)

Example Sentences

A sai has three metal prongs and is used in martial arts.

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The chef picked up a sai to flip the pancake.

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Many ninjas train with the sai for self-defense.

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Have you ever seen someone spin a sai in a martial arts movie?

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My uncle collects rare weapons, and his favorite piece is a beautifully crafted sai.

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When cooking, a good sai makes flipping omelets so much easier.

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