kamikaze

[kamiˈkase]

/[kamiˈkase]/ noun

The verdict

“kamikaze” has 11 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #37,175. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#37,175
frequency rank, Spanish
3,662
“K” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Piloto suicida japonés que, en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tripulaba una aeronave cargada con explosivos a la cual impactaba contra objetivos bélicos.

Key facts for kamikaze
PropertyValue
Headwordkamikaze
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kamiˈkase]
Letters8
Frequency rank#37,175
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “kamikaze” sits in Spanish 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:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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 [kamiˈkase]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #37,175 among 3,662 “K” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 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 variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is kamikaze, spelled K-A-M-I-K-A-Z-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Piloto suicida japonés que, en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tripulaba una aeronave cargada con explosivos a la cual impactaba contra objetivos bélicos.
  2. 2
    Cóctel preparado con zumo de lima o limón, triple seco y vodka.

This word in other languages

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 - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

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 Spanish 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 [kamiˈkase].
What does "kamikaze" mean?
As a noun, "kamikaze" means: Piloto suicida japonés que, en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tripulaba una aeronave cargada con explosivos a la cual impactaba contra objetivos bélicos.
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 [kamiˈkase]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "kamikaze" come from?
"kamikaze" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “kamikaze”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is K-A-M-I-K-A-Z-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kamiˈkase] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words

Same frequency band

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