What is dachi?

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asked Dec 7, 2025 in Words & Wordplay by Jadenfox6113 (1,420 points)
What is dachi?

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answered Dec 10, 2025 by Terazakdll (11,130 points)
Dachi is a meaning for stance in Japanese, which in Japanese martial arts is like Karate.

Dachi refers to body positions for balance and power, such as kiba-dachi or horse stance.

The word dachi can also refer to a Japanese snack company at UCLA, or a Taiwanese herbal medicine company or even the Punjabi word for a female camel, which is also featured often in folk songs.

The specific meaning of the word Dachi can also depend on the context, but the word dachi most commonly relates to Japanese martial arts stances as well as a brand or cultural term.

Dachi (立) means "stance" or "standing" and refers to the foot and body positioning.

Examples of Dachi in martial arts include.

Kiba-dachi (Horse Stance): A wide, low stance for stability.
Zenkutsu-dachi (Front Stance): A long forward stance for powerful attacks.
Neko Ashi Dachi (Cat Stance): A back-weighted stance for mobility.

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