What is the meaning of Kiai?

The short yell or shout uttered when performing an attacking move in martial arts.

ulema

spiritual teacher

honorific for sacred treasure

honorific for tiger (Panthera tigris), when trespass the forest

district chief, in South Kalimantan

kiai, the yell or shout uttered when performing a move in martial arts

Rōmaji transcription of きあい

Source: wiktionary.org