Phrases & Meanings

Japanese         Pronounced               Translation

Sensei             sen-say                    Instructor
Gi                   gee                          Karate suit
Obi                  o-bee                      Belt
Rei                  ray                          Bow
Seiza               say-zar                    Kneel
Sensei Ni Rei     sen-say-nee-ray        Bow to instructor
Otagai Ni Rei     ott-toe-guy-nee-ray  Bow to dojo and all assembled
Kritz                kritz                        Stand
Noray              nor-ay                     Attention stance
Hadjime            had-jim-ee               Start
Yame               yam-ay                   Stop
Hai                  h-eye                      Yes
Hiya                hi-ya                       No
Haragato          haragato                  Thank you
Yohi                yoy                         Ready stance