Aikido
Aikido in Japanese is 合気道 which is read aikidou.
The Japanese word aikidou is composed of the kanji 合 (read ai) meaning “join; meet”, 氣 (read ki) meaning “spirit”, and 道 (read dou) meaning “the way; teachings”. This version uses the archaic form of the kanji ki which is preferred by some schools. The modern form is 気 (read ki).
Correct Shooting, Correct Hit
Correct Shooting, Correct Hit in Japanese is 正射正中 which is read seisha seichuu.
Seisha Seichuu (also romanized as seisha seichu) is a principle of Kyudo (kyuudou) that translates as “Correct Shooting is Correct Hitting” and it reminds us that if we focus on correct technique then the end result will take care of itself.
Cry in the dojo – Laugh on the battlefield
Cry in the dojo – Laugh on the battlefield in Japanese is 道場で泣き戦場で笑う which is read doujou de naki senjou de warau.
This Japanese phrase doujou de naki senjou de warau means “Cry in the dojo – Laugh on the battlefield” and is composed of the kanji 道場 (read doujou) meaning “Dojo”, the grammatical element で (read de) meaning “in; at”, 泣き (read naki) meaning “to cry”, 戦場 (read senjou) meaning “battlefield”, the grammatical element で (read de) meaning “in; at” and 笑う (read warau) meaning “to laugh”.
Iaijutsu
iaijutsu is the Japanese Martial Art of combative quick-drawing the sword.
Iaijutsu in Japanese is 居合術 which is read iaijutsu.
Maximum Efficiency Minimum Effort
Maximum Efficiency Minimum Effort in Japanese is 精力善用 which is read seiryoku zen’you.
The Japanese phrase seiryoku zen’you meaning “Maximum Efficiency Minimum Effort” was used by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. seiryoku zen’you is composed of the words 精力 (read seiryoku) meaning “energy” and 善用 (read zen’you) meaning “good use”.
Mutual Benefit
Mutual Benefit in Japanese is 自他共栄 which is read jita kyouei.
The Japanese phrase jita kyouei (commonly written in English as “Jita Kyoei”) is a Judo term meaning “mutual welfare and prosperity”. The phrase is composed of the words 自他 (read jita) meaning “oneself and others” and 共栄 (read kyouei) meaning “mutual prosperity”. This along with 精力善用 seiryoku zen’yo meaning “maximum efficiency – minimum effort” are fundamental Judo concepts.
Seven Virtues of Bushido
Seven Virtues of Bushido in Japanese is 忠義礼誠名誉仁勇義 which is read chuugi rei makoto meiyo jin yuu gi.
The Seven Virtues of Bushido summarizes the Japanese Code of Chivalry into seven ideals. The Seven Virtues of Bushido are: 忠義 Loyalty (chuugi), 礼 Respect (rei), 誠 Honesty (makoto), 名誉 Honor (meiyo), 仁 Benevolence (jin), 勇 Valor (yuu), and 義 Rectitude (gi).
Shito-Ryu
Shito-Ryu in Japanese is 糸東流 which is read shitouryuu.
shitouryuu, commonly written as “Shito-Ryu” in English, is a Karate style developed by Kenwa Mabuni.
True Victory is Victory Over Oneself
True Victory is Victory Over Oneself in Japanese is 正勝吾勝 which is read masakatsu agatsu.
The Japanese phrase masakatsu agatsu meaning “True Victory is Victory Over Oneself” was coined by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. The phrase is composed of the kanji 正 (read masa) meaning “correct; true”, 勝 (read katsu) meaning “victory”, 吾 (read a) meaning “self” and 勝 (read gatsu) meaning “victory”.
Truth, Goodness, Beauty
Truth, Goodness, Beauty in Japanese is 真善美 which is read shinzenbi.
The Japanese phrase shinzenbi literally means “Truth, Goodness, Beauty” which are considered the three pillars of 弓道 Kyudo (kyuudou). shinzenbi is composed of 真 (read shin) meaning “truth”, 善 (read zen) mean “virtue”, and 美 (read bi) meaning “beauty.
Warrior Spirit
Warrior Spirit in Japanese is 武士魂 which is read bushidamashii.
The Japanese bushidamashii combines 武士 bushi meaning Warrior and 魂 Soul (tamashii) to mean “Warrior Spirit”. bushi is the same kanji as in 武士道 Way of the Warrior (bushidou) and so strongly suggests a warrior in the 侍 Samurai (samurai) tradition.
Way of the Warrior
Way of the Warrior in Japanese is 武士道 which is read bushidou.
The Japanese word bushidou means “Way of the Warrior” which is the Japanese Code of Chivalry. It is composed of the kanji 武 (read bu) meaning “martial, military, warrior, arms”, 士 (read shi) meaning “samurai; gentleman” and 道 (read dou) meaning “the way; teachings”.
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