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Nunchaku in a sentence

Nunchaku meaning

  1. A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.
  2. The skill of using this weapon in martial arts.

Using Nunchaku

  • The main meaning on this page is: A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord. | The skill of using this weapon in martial arts.
  • In the example corpus, nunchaku often appears in combinations such as: the nunchaku, nunchaku are, nunchaku as.

Context around Nunchaku

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20 words
  • Position in the sentence: 9 start, 8 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

chinese 1× etymology 1× word 1× wooden 1× rubber 1× swinging 1× language 1× germany 1× dangerous 1× modern 1×

Often after:

tend 1× martial 1× connected 1× variants 1× may 1×

Sentence patterns with Nunchaku

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and practice nunchaku are commonly 1× and rubber nunchaku are still 1× availability of nunchaku has greatly 1× chinese nunchaku tend to 1× english language nunchaku are often 1× etymology nunchaku martial arts 1× firefighter swinging nunchaku as his 1× in germany nunchaku have been 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

another name for 1× chinese nunchaku tend 1× drago spat green 1× etymology nunchaku martial 1× in germany nunchaku 1× in hong kong 1×

Common sentence endings:

a contact sport 1× a strangling weapon 1× and other skills 1× are properly balanced 1× are still allowed 1× down in laughter 1×

Words around Nunchaku

Just before it in the word index:

nunca 2 nunc 3 nunberg 22 nunawading 2 nunavut 119 nunavummiut 4

Just after it in the word index:

nunchi 2 nunchuck 2 nunchucks 7 nunchuks 3 nunciature 10 nunciatures 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abdulrasheed 26 abhinav 26 aboriginals 26 abstractly 26 accidentals 26 accrues 26

Corpus analysis for Nunchaku

  • In this selection, "nunchaku" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 20 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, chinese, etymology, word, tend, martial and connected stand out and add context to how "nunchaku" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and practice nunchaku are commonly and and rubber nunchaku are still. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "nunchaku" sits close to words such as abdulrasheed, abhinav and aboriginals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with nunchaku

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Today, such nunchaku are often varnished or painted for display purposes. (11 words)

WNA fight rules correspond to the kumite subsection of Nunchaku-do discipline. (12 words)

Unlike readily available plastic training nunchaku, the devices they promote are properly balanced. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

In Hong Kong, it is illegal to possess metal or wooden nunchaku connected by a chain, though one can obtain a license from the police as a martial arts instructor, and rubber nunchaku are still allowed. (36 words)

Nunchaku is often the first weapon wielded by a student, to teach self-restraint and posture, as the weapon is liable to hit the wielder more than the opponent if not used properly. (33 words)

Chinese nunchaku tend to be rounded, whereas the Okinawan version has an octagonal cross-section (allowing one edge of the nunchaku to make contact with the target, increasing the damage inflicted). (31 words)

Example sentences (20)

Chinese nunchaku tend to be rounded, whereas the Okinawan version has an octagonal cross-section (allowing one edge of the nunchaku to make contact with the target, increasing the damage inflicted).

Etymology Nunchaku martial arts weapons displayed by Liechtenstein martial arts master Metin Kayar The origin of the word nunchaku ( ヌンチャク main) is not known.

In Hong Kong, it is illegal to possess metal or wooden nunchaku connected by a chain, though one can obtain a license from the police as a martial arts instructor, and rubber nunchaku are still allowed.

It turned out to be a younger firefighter swinging nunchaku as his colleagues broke down in laughter.

Drago spat green mist on Jake and then hit Jake with the nunchaku while still in Megazord formation.

Another name for this weapon is "nûchiku"( ヌウチク main). citation In the English language, nunchaku are often referred to as "nunchuks".

In Germany, nunchaku have been illegal since April 2006, when they were declared a strangling weapon.

Legality Among the most dangerous nunchaku variants are those composed of solid metal bars, shown here unlinked.

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Modern nunchaku can be made from any suitable material, such as wood, metal, or almost any plastic, fiberglass or other hard substance.

Nunchaku is often the first weapon wielded by a student, to teach self-restraint and posture, as the weapon is liable to hit the wielder more than the opponent if not used properly.

Simple nunchaku may be easily constructed from wooden dowels and a short length of chain.

Some modern martial arts teach the use of nunchaku, as it may help students improve their reflexes, hand control, and other skills.

Sporting associations Since the 1980s, there have been various international sporting associations that organize the use of nunchaku as a contact sport.

The nunchaku in question were the fixed length (non-telescopic) wooden type handles, which the sheriff judged to be contrary to current legislation.

Today, such nunchaku are often varnished or painted for display purposes.

Toy and practice nunchaku are commonly covered with foam to prevent injury to the self or others.

Unlike readily available plastic training nunchaku, the devices they promote are properly balanced.

Various painfully erroneous uses of the nunchaku can be seen in nearly every episode aired.

With the growing prevalence of the Internet, the availability of nunchaku has greatly increased.

WNA fight rules correspond to the kumite subsection of Nunchaku-do discipline.

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Common combinations with nunchaku

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "nunchaku" in a sentence?
An example: "Chinese nunchaku tend to be rounded, whereas the Okinawan version has an octagonal cross-section (allowing one edge of the nunchaku to make contact with the target, increasing the damage inflicted)." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "nunchaku" from authentic English texts.
What does "nunchaku" mean?
Nunchaku means: A weapon originating from Okinawa, Japan, consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord.
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