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a traditional Japanese ball game in which players aim to keep a small ball in the air by kicking it without letting it touch the ground
Kemari is an ancient Japanese game that dates back to the Asuka period, 6th to 7th century. It is a ball game played by a group of people who work together to keep a ball in the air using only their feet. The objective is to pass the ball among players without letting it touch the ground. Kemari is typically played in a circle, and players try to maintain the ball's movement by gently kicking it to one another. The game was historically played by the nobility and is now considered a traditional and ceremonial activity, emphasizing balance, coordination, and cooperation.
- They played kemari in the park, trying to keep the ball in the air as long as possible.
- During the festival, we watched a traditional kemari game performed by skilled players.
- The children tried their hand at kemari, but they kept dropping the ball.
- Kemari is a great way to practice balance and coordination while having fun.
- My grandfather told me stories about playing kemari with his friends when he was young.