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Japanese Terms
Shito-Ryu Karate
Japanese Term | English Translation |
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Karate-Do | Empty Hand Way |
Sempai (Sem-pi) | Senior Student |
Kohai (Ko-hi) | Junior Student |
Dojo | Training Hall |
Rei | Bow |
Karate-Gi | Karate Uniform |
Ous | Yes sir, acknowledgement |
Obi | Belt |
Kuro-Obi | Black Belt |
Kata | Forms |
Shinobu | Endurance |
Sensei (Sen-say) | Teacher |
Shihan (She-han) | Master Instructor |
Souke (So-ke) | Founder |
Ryu | Style |
Dan | Black Belt Rank |
Kyu | Non Black Belt Rank |
Musubi (Ma-su-bee) | Come to Attention |
Honbu | Headquarters |
Mawate | Turn Around |
Suware | Sit down |
Isoge | Hurry Up |
Otagai Ni | To Each Other |
Deshi | Disciple-Pupil |
Kobushi | Warriors Fist |
Mokuso (Mok-so) | Deep Breathing |
Naotte (Now-Te) | Come to Attention |
Sensei Ni Taishite Rei (Sen-say Na Tash-te-rey) | Bow to Sensei |
Sagate | Move Back |
Hajime | Begin |
Yame (Ya-may) | Stop |
Kiai | Warriors Cry |
Ikio Irete | Breather |
Waza | Technique |
Kamate (ka-ma-tay) | Go into Fighting Stance |
Te | Hand |
Ashi | Foot |
Jodan (Jo-dan) | Head Area |
Chudan (Chu-dan) | Body Area |
Gedan (Ge-dan) | Lower Area (Groin) |
Moichido | One More Time |
Tameshiwari | Breaking Techniques |
Kumite (ku-mi-tay) | Sparring |
Kihon | Basics |
Uke | Block |
Keri (Geri) | Kick |
Oi-Zuki | Lunge Punch |
Hidari | Left |
Migi | Right |
Nippon | Japan |
Kobudo | Ancient Okinawan Weaponry |
Konnichiwa | Good Afternoon |
Konbanwa | Good Evening |
Hai | Yes |
Iie | No |
Domo Arigato | Thank You Very Much |
Doitashimashite | Your Welcome |
Gomenna Sai | I'm Sorry |
Makiwara | Punching Board |
Maeni Dete | Step Forward |
Tsugi Wa | Next is |
Yasume | Take a Break |
Tsuzukete | Resume Sparring |
Ohayo Gozaimasu | Good Morning |
Dozo | Please |
Irashaimase | Welcome |
Sayonara | Good Bye |
Hai! Wakarimasu | Yes, I understand |
Oyasuminasai | Good Night |
Mochiron | Of course |