Glossary japanese - english
This glossary of technical Japanese terms from the judo or martial arts is to give a brief overview of the most commonly used terms. Becaus the Japanese language is a visual language in the first place, it is possible to translate the following terms also slightly different. This page is only to give the student a broad overview and is not exhaustive.
A |
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| Abe, Ichiro | japanese judomaster |
| age | lifting |
| aka | red |
| aoiro | blue |
| arashi | onslaughting |
| ashi | foot, leg |
| ayumi | slideing |
| ayumi ashi | gliding steps with overtaking |
B |
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| barai | sweeping |
| basami | scissors |
| bu | warrior, Samurai |
| budo | japanese martial arts |
| bushido | honor code of the samurai |
C |
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| Chudan | middle part of the body |
D |
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| dachi | body position |
| dai, daiiro | orange |
| dan | masters degree |
| DDK | deutsches Dankollegium |
| de | push forward |
| DJB | deutscher Judobund |
| do | way, principle, doctrine |
| do | root |
| dojo | training room |
E |
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| ebi | crab |
| eri | collar |
F |
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| fusegi | defense |
| fusen gachi | victory by a no shown opponent |
