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Japanese Karate TermsSKA: Shotokan Karate of America |
| Arabic Numeral | Japanese | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ichi | ee-chee |
| 2 | Ni | nee |
| 3 | San | sahn |
| 4 | Shi | shee |
| 5 | Go | goh |
| 6 | Roku | roh-koo |
| 7 | Shichi | shee-chee |
| 8 | Hachi | hah-chee |
| 9 | Ku | koo |
| 10 | Ju | joo |
GENERAL
| Japanese Name | English Name |
|---|---|
| Kihon | Basic(s) |
| Ki-ai | Spirit Focusing Yell |
| Kime | Focus |
| Rei | Bow |
| Yoh-i | Get Ready |
| Yame | Stop |
| Yasume | Rest/Relax |
| Kaette | Pivot/Opposite Direction |
| Maware/Mawatte | Turn |
| Hajime | Begin |
| Mokusoh | Quiet Meditation |
| Dojo [Doh-joh] | Place Where You Train |
| Dojo Kun | Dojo Desiderata |
| Seiza | Sitting/Kneeling |
| Shihan | Master |
| Shu Shou | President |
| Fuku Shu Shou | Vice-President |
| Kyaputen | Captain |
| Sensei | Instructor |
| Seito | Student |
| Sempai | Senior Student |
| Koh-hai | Junior Student |
| Karate Ka | Karate Practitioner |
| Arigato | Thank You |
| Domo Arigato | Thank You Very Much |
ATTACKING LEVELS
| Japanese Name | English Name/Description |
|---|---|
| Joh-dan | Upper Level [Face] |
| Chuudan | Middle Level [Stomach/Solar Plexus] |
| Gedan | Lower Level [Groin] |
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Utah SKA Jay Deuel October 27, 1997 |