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sori

/sɔri/ noun · British & US
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What does sori mean?

noun

A term used in martial arts to express regret or apology for an attack or a missed attack. It is often used in karate and other Japanese martial arts.

Example

"The student bowed and said 'sori' to his opponent after missing a kick."

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