First Known Use: 1945
Dictionary
1kamikaze
noun ka·mi·ka·ze \ˌkä-mi-ˈkä-zē\
: one of a group of Japanese pilots in World War II who were assigned to crash their planes into their targets
Full Definition of KAMIKAZE
1
: a member of a Japanese air attack corps in World War II assigned to make a suicidal crash on a target (as a ship)
2
: an airplane containing explosives to be flown in a suicide crash on a target
See kamikaze defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of KAMIKAZE
Japanese, literally, divine wind
2kamikaze
adjective
Definition of KAMIKAZE
1
: of, relating to, or resembling a kamikaze
2
: having or showing reckless disregard for safety or personal welfare
First Known Use of KAMIKAZE
1945
Related to KAMIKAZE
- Synonyms
- daredevil, devil-may-care, foolhardy, harum-scarum, hell-for-leather, irresponsible, reckless
- Antonyms
- responsible
Learn More About KAMIKAZE
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up kamikaze? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).