Pronunciation: /kamɪˈkɑzi/

Definitions of kamikaze

noun a Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target

Example Sentences

A1 The kamikaze pilot flew his plane into the enemy ship.

A2 During World War II, kamikaze attacks were used by the Japanese military.

B1 The kamikaze mission was considered a desperate and dangerous tactic.

B2 The kamikaze pilots were willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.

C1 The kamikaze strategy was controversial and debated among military leaders.

C2 The kamikaze attacks had a significant impact on the outcome of the war.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a kamikaze; reckless or potentially self-destructive

Example Sentences

A1 The kamikaze pilot bravely sacrificed himself for his country.

A2 The kamikaze mission was considered a desperate act of warfare.

B1 The kamikaze strategy was controversial during World War II.

B2 The kamikaze attacks caused significant damage to enemy ships.

C1 The kamikaze tactics were seen as extreme measures in battle.

C2 The kamikaze pilots were revered for their unwavering loyalty and bravery.

Examples of kamikaze in a Sentence

formal The kamikaze pilots were known for their sacrificial missions during World War II.

informal I can't believe he drove like a kamikaze on the highway!

slang She's so kamikaze when it comes to trying new things.

figurative Launching a new product without a proper plan is like a kamikaze mission in business.

Grammatical Forms of kamikaze

past tense

kamikazed

plural

kamikazes

comparative

more kamikaze

superlative

most kamikaze

present tense

kamikazes

future tense

will kamikaze

perfect tense

have kamikazed

continuous tense

is kamikazing

singular

kamikaze

positive degree

kamikaze

infinitive

to kamikaze

gerund

kamikazing

participle

kamikazing

Origin and Evolution of kamikaze

First Known Use: 1281 year
Language of Origin: Japanese
Story behind the word: The word 'kamikaze' originates from Japanese, combining the characters 'kami' meaning divine or spirit, and 'kaze' meaning wind.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the typhoon that destroyed the Mongol fleet in 1281, the term 'kamikaze' later evolved to describe Japanese suicide pilots during World War II who carried out attacks by crashing their planes into enemy targets.