kamikaze

/ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/

//ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː// noun

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"kamikaze" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“kamikaze” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #34,143. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#34,143
frequency rank, English
9,255
“K” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.

Key facts for kamikaze
PropertyValue
Headwordkamikaze
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/
Letters8
Frequency rank#34,143
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “kamikaze” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). kamikaze lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around kamikaze (IPA /ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #34,143 among 9,255 “K” headwords. Wiktionary lists 6 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for kamikaze, with forms such as "akmikaze", "kaimkaze", and "kamiakze". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Japanese 神風(かみかぜ) (kamikaze, “divine wind”), from 神(かみ) (kami, “divine”) + 風(かぜ) (kaze, “wind”); which originally referred to the typhoon that destroyed the Mongol navy attacking Japan in 1281. The correct English form is kamikaze, spelled K-A-M-I-K-A-Z-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.
  2. 2
    One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
  3. 3
    A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.
  4. 4
    One who takes excessive risks, as for example in a sporting event.
  5. 5
    A cocktail made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice.
  6. 6
    A deliberate wipeout.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 神風(かみかぜ) (kamikaze, “divine wind”), from 神(かみ) (kami, “divine”) + 風(かぜ) (kaze, “wind”); which originally referred to the typhoon that destroyed the Mongol navy attacking Japan in 1281.

This word in other languages

kamikaze(Español)kamikaze(Français)Himmelfahrtskommando(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: akmikaze,kaimkaze,kamiakze,kamikaez,kamikazze,kamikkaze,kamikzae,kamkiaze,kammikaze,kkamikaze,kmaikaze

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of kamikaze - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

akmikaze2kaimkaze2kamiakze2kamikaez2kamikazze1kamikkaze1kamikzae2kamkiaze2
Edit distance from "kamikaze"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "kamikaze"?
"kamikaze" is spelled K-A-M-I-K-A-Z-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/.
What does "kamikaze" mean?
As a noun, "kamikaze" means: An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.
What are common misspellings of "kamikaze"?
Common misspellings include "akmikaze", "kaimkaze", "kamiakze", "kamikaez", "kamikazze". The correct spelling is "kamikaze".
How do you pronounce "kamikaze"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "kamikaze" is /ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "kamikaze"?
Borrowed from Japanese 神風(かみかぜ) (kamikaze, “divine wind”), from 神(かみ) (kami, “divine”) + 風(かぜ) (kaze, “wind”); which originally referred to the typhoon that destroyed the Mongol navy attacking Japan in 1281. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “kamikaze”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is K-A-M-I-K-A-Z-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list