Ceremonial Terms

KIOTSUKEbring ki up , complete attention
SEIZA ‘correct sitting’, on knees
SHOMEN NI REIbow to the front
MOKUTOsilent meditation, close eyes
NAO-REIrelax, open eyes
RENSHI/SHIHAN/HANSHI NI REIbow to Renshi/Shihan/Hanshi
KIRITSUstand
HAJIME-MASUlet’s begin
ONI-GASHIMASUI’m ready
TSEILet’s Go!
OHOK!
OWARI-MASUthat’s all for now
ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITAthank you very much
KORE MADEfinished
DOZOplease (line up)
OTAGAI NI REIbow to each other
SEMPAIsenior student