Lexical entry

ムエタイ

muetai

A traditional Thai striking martial art also known as Thai boxing.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource UncertainSource: Thai

Meaning

A combat sport using punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, practiced and sanctioned as a fighting discipline.

Examples

Example Sentences

ムエタイはタイの伝統的な格闘技として知られています。

Muay Thai is known as a traditional martial art of Thailand.

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彼はムエ・タイの試合を観戦するためにバンコクへ行った。

He went to Bangkok to watch a Muay Thai match.

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健康とダイエットのためにムエタイを習い始める人が増えている。

More people are starting to learn Muay Thai for health and weight loss.

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ボクシング

A combat sport in which two people throw punches at each other.

リターンマッチ

A second match played between the same opponents.

キックボクシング

A combat sport combining kicks and punches.

Evidence and Provenance