Sakai

¹

[ sah-kahy ]

noun

, plural Sa·kais, (especially collectively) Sa·kai.

1. a member of a tribal people of Malaya.

Sakai

²

[ sah-kahy ]

noun

1. a seaport on S Honshu, in S Japan, near Osaka.

sakai

¹

/ ˈsakaɪ /

noun

1. a Malaysian aborigine
2. a wild or uncouth person

Sakai

²

/ sɑːˈkaɪ /

noun

1. a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: an industrial satellite of Osaka. Pop: 787 833 (2002 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sakai¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

Suzu Sakai’s scenic design, Adam Honoré’s lighting and Juel D. Lane’s choreography work in tandem to intensify the sense of propulsive physical theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Saturday’s nighttime anti-submarine warfare training involved only the Japanese navy, navy chief of staff Ryo Sakai said.

From Seattle Times

Sakai said Saturday’s crash could have been prevented if all safety measures had been adequately followed.

From Seattle Times

The problem stems from Fukuhara’s refusal to bring the child back to the primary parent after the court-ordered visitation period ended, said Fukuhara’s lawyer Nao Sakai.

From Seattle Times

“We are hoping that the rock analysis will lead us to the origin of the moon,” Sakai said.

From Seattle Times