makai
Makai is a term with multiple meanings across languages and contexts. In Hawaiian, makai is a directional term meaning toward the sea or seaward. It is part of a traditional pair with mauka, meaning toward the mountains. In everyday usage, makai describes locations, districts, and streets on the islands. The distinction between makai and mauka is common in street names and property descriptions, reflecting the island geography and culture.
In Indian languages such as Hindi and Urdu, makai (often transliterated makai or makhāī) refers to maize
In Japanese language and popular culture, makai (魔界) means the demon world or underworld, a realm of
Beyond language, makai can appear as a personal name or in geographic names. The word's meaning depends