MAKAI Definition & Meaning

makai

[muh-kahy]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

Hawaii.

toward or by the sea; seaward.
He agreed to purchase the land makai of Diamond Head Road.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of makai¹

< Hawaiian, equivalent to ma directional particle + kai ocean

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Riley said Tuesday that “patching up” its depth behind Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon, the Trojans’ top two wideouts, would be a priority in the coming months.

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And Savage will have no shortage of talent to work with at tight end, with USC set to return a deep well of talent at the position that includes a third-year starter in Lake McRee, as well as young prospects such as Walker Lyons, Joey Olsen and Walter Matthews — or at inside receiver, where Makai Lemon should be one of the top returning wideouts in the Big Ten.

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Sophomore receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon had showcase games against Texas A&M, but don’t forget that Miller Moss threw six touchdown passes in the Holiday Bowl last year.

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He hit Makai Lemon for two big plays downfield, then found Lane for his second and third touchdowns of the evening.

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A 46-yard return from Makai Lemon set USC up at midfield, only for the drive to screech to an immediate halt.

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When To Use

What does makai mean?

Makai means toward the sea.Makai is a common term in Hawaiian that has been adopted into English. It describes the location of something in terms of being near or at the ocean, or seaward.Related to makai is mauka, meaning "toward the mountains or inland.” People in Hawaii often give directions in terms of whether something is toward the ocean (makai) or the mountains (mauka), especially in boating and sea travel.Example: The hiking trail makai of the reservation has lovely ocean views.

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