Commands and Phrases
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| Arigato | Thank you |
| Arigato gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
| Do itashimas'te | You're welcome |
| Go no sen | After the attack. Block and counter. |
| Hajime | Begin |
| Ikken hissatsu | To defeat an opponent with one blow (lit. one fist, certain kill) |
| Karate ni sente nashi | There is no first attack in karate |
| Mawatte | Turn around |
| Mokuso | Quiet meditation |
| Onegai shimasu | Please teach me |
| Oss / Osu | An enthusiastic yes; I will do my best; I will do my best to follow |
| Otagai ni | Toward each other |
| Otagai ni rei | Bow to each other |
| Otagai ni taishi | Face each other |
| Rei | Bow with Respect |
| Seiza | Kneel |
| Sen no sen | Attack the attack. Be faster than your opponent. |
| Sensei ni rei | Bow to Teacher |
| Sen sen no sen | Attack before the attack. Take initiative. |
| Shomen ni rei | Bow to the front |
| Shomen ni taishi | Face to the front |
| Shugo | Line up, gather together |
| Yame | Stop, Finish |
| Yoi | Ready, Attention |