| Commands in the dojo: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ato |  |
Move back |
| Hajime |  |
Start |
| Hayaku |  |
Quickly |
| Kiyotsukete |  |
Be careful |
| Koutai |  |
Change |
| Mate |  |
Wait |
| Mawatte |  |
Turn around |
| Mokuso |  |
Close the eyes, meditation |
| Suwatte |  |
Sit down |
| Tatte |  |
Raise |
| Yame |  |
Stop |
| Yoi |  |
Ready |
| Yukuri |  |
Slow |
| Yuru yaka ni |  |
Smooth |
| Shinzen ni rei |  |
Bow to shrine |
| Sensei ni rei |  |
Bow to sensei |
| Joseki ni rei |  |
Bow to the high section of the dojo |
| Kamiza ni rei |  |
Bow to kamiza (gods) |
| Otagai ni rei |  |
Bow to each other |
| Rei |  |
Bow |
| Words: | ||
| Arigato |  |
Thank you (informal) |
| Domo |  |
Thanks (informal) |
| Domo arigato |  |
Thank you (formal) |
| Domo arigato gozaimasu |  |
Thank you very much (very formal) (for something that is happening) |
| Domo arigato gozaimas'ta |  |
Thank you very much (very formal) (for something that has just ended) |
| Dozo |  |
Please go ahead |
| Gomen nasai |  |
Excuse me, I'm sorry |
| Onegaishimasu |  |
Please (when asking for something, usually as in Please lets practice together) |
| Sumimasen |  |
Excuse me (to attract attention) |
| Hai |  |
Yes |
| Iie |  |
No |
| Wakarimasu |  |
I understand |