^{What does 型 (Kata) mean in Japanese? 型. English Translation. type. More meanings for 型 (Kata) mold noun. 鋳型, 黴, 麹, 原版.} What does kata mean? Kata is the Japanese word used for form. Kata is a series of standardized movements or forms that Karate students use in order to practice "offensive" and "defensive" techniques without a partner. In addition, Karate students must perform the kata movements correctly in order to pass belt tests. Discover the original meaning of Kata in the NAS Bible using the New Testament Greek Lexicon - King James Version. Learn the audio pronunciation, word origin and usage in the Bible, plus scripture verse references of Kata. f5nj1.