Commands and Phrases
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Arigato | Thank you |
Arigato gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
Do itashimas'te | You're welcome |
Go no sen | After the attack. Block and counter. |
Hajime | Begin |
Ikken hissatsu | To defeat an opponent with one blow (lit. one fist, certain kill) |
Karate ni sente nashi | There is no first attack in karate |
Mawatte | Turn around |
Mokuso | Quiet meditation |
Onegai shimasu | Please teach me |
Oss / Osu | An enthusiastic yes; I will do my best; I will do my best to follow |
Otagai ni | Toward each other |
Otagai ni rei | Bow to each other |
Otagai ni taishi | Face each other |
Rei | Bow with Respect |
Seiza | Kneel |
Sen no sen | Attack the attack. Be faster than your opponent. |
Sensei ni rei | Bow to Teacher |
Sen sen no sen | Attack before the attack. Take initiative. |
Shomen ni rei | Bow to the front |
Shomen ni taishi | Face to the front |
Shugo | Line up, gather together |
Yame | Stop, Finish |
Yoi | Ready, Attention |