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katsu

intj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

A word shouted out in Zen Buddhism (as well as other sects of Buddhism), and in East Asian martial arts schools, used to help focus the energy (気 (ki)), and thereby induce an enlightened state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: Zen Buddhism

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noun

Meaning 2

Panko breaded and deep-fried Japanese food

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: food, lifestyle

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noun

Meaning 3

Japanese curry, which may or may not contain a panko breaded and deep-fried food.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, countable, uncountable

Topics: food, lifestyle

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History

Etymology

From Japanese 喝 (katsu).

From Japanese カツ (katsu, “cutlet”), shortening of カツレツ (katsuretsu), itself from English cutlet. Thus a doublet of English cut.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 喝 (katsu) — Zen Buddhist term
  • Polish: katsu — Zen Buddhist term
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