道

Japanese glossary

Basic terms used in aikido

辞書
JapaneseMeaning
AiHarmony, unification
KiEnergy, spirit, inner power
DóWay, path
SenseiTeacher
Ó-senseiGreat teacher (Morihei Ueshiba)
DódžóPlace for practicing the way
TatamiTraining mats
KamizaPlace of honor in the dojo with the founder's portrait
Keikogi (Gi)Training uniform (kimono)
ObiBelt
HakamaWide trousers worn by advanced practitioners
SeizaKneeling position
ReiBow, greeting
OnegaišimasPlease (request to practice together)
Dómo arigatou gozaimašitaThank you very much
UkemiBreakfalls
NageThe one who throws (defender)
UkeThe one who attacks and receives the technique
Tachi wazaStanding techniques
Suwari wazaSeated techniques
Hanmi handachi wazaNage is seated, uke is standing
IrimiEntering, moving closer
TenkanTurning, changing direction
Šómen učiStraight strike to the head
Jokomen učiSide strike to the head
Katate doriOne-hand wrist grab
Rjóte doriTwo-hand grab on both wrists
IkjóFirst principle (control)
NikjóSecond principle (wrist lock)
SankjóThird principle (wrist rotation)
JonkjóFourth principle (nerve pressure)
GokjóFifth principle
IriminageEntering throw
ŠihónageFour-direction throw
KotegaešiWrist reversal
KokunagenageBreath throw
BokkenWooden sword
DžóWooden staff
TantoWooden knife