Japanese Glossary

Dojo Courtesies and Commands

Ohayo Gozaimasu - good morning

Konnichi Wa - good day

Konban Wa - good evening

Domo - thanks (informal)

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu - thank you very much (polite)

Dozo - please (informal)

Onegai Shimasu - I humbly request (formal)

Kudasai - please (polite)

Doitashimashite - you.re welcome

Gomen Nasai - excuse me

Sayonara - good-bye (informal)

Oyasumi Nasai - good night

Kiotsuke - attention

Otagai Ni Rei -bow to each other

Hajime - begin

Yame - stop

Shomen Ni Rei - bow to the front

Matte.wait Yoi - ready

Hayaku - quickly

Wakarimasuka - do you understand

Mawatte - turn

Wakarimasu - I understand

Moichido - one more time

Kamae. Prepare

Narande - line up

Rei - bow

Wakarimasen - I do not understand

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