# yoi

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #80,135

## Definitions
1. A preparatory position in karate, with the arms slightly forward, elbows slightly bent, and fists closed.
2. A bass sound found in dubstep music.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 用意 (yōi, “preparation”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/yoi