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Term |
Kanji |
Meaning |
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空手 |
Japanese Martial Arts (literally Empty Hand) |
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道場 |
Training hall (literally Place of the way) |
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師範 |
Senior instructor |
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先生 |
Teacher |
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先輩 |
Senior student |
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Gi |
衣 or 着 |
Uniform (Karate Suit) |
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級 |
Levels below Black belt, counting down to 1st kyu, usually from 10th kyu |
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段 |
Steps showing mastery of the art, starting from 1st dan |
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Rei |
礼 |
Courtesy/Bow |
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Osu |
押忍 |
Acknowledgement |
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Yoi |
用意 |
Ready |
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Hajime |
始め |
Begin |
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Yame |
止め |
Stop |
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Mawatte |
回って |
Turn |
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Narande |
並んで |
Line up |
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基本 |
Basic |
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型or形 |
Form |
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組手 |
Sparring |
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残心 |
Remaining mind (alertness) |