Glossary

Common Dojo Phrases

Shikin Harimitsu Daikomyo: From every encounter shall I experience my greatest good

Domo Arigato Gozaimashita: Thank you very much

Do Itashimashte: You’re welcome

Konban Wa: Good evening (greeting)

Oyasumi Nasai: Good night/sleep well

Sensei: Instructor at any level

Shihan: Chief Instructor, Master teacher (8th Dan and above)

Retsu O Tsukutte: Line up

Sensei Ni Rei: Bow to the Instructor

Onegai Shimas: Please assist me

Gomen Nasai: I’m sorry

Daijoobu: Are you all right?

Yukkuri: Slowly

Chotto Matte Kudasai: Just a moment, please

Ninpo Ikkan: The spirit of the Ninja is our primary inspiration

Hajime: Begin

Yame: Stop

Migi: Right

Hidari: Left

Numbers

Ich: One

Ni: Two

San: Three

Shi: Four

Go: Five

Roku: Six

Shichi: Seven

Hachi: Eight

Ku: Nine

Ju: Ten