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Japanese / English Translation SheetThere is a convention that Japanese is the international language of Karate. All traditional clubs teach Karate techniques in Japanese and competitions, courses and grading examinations are also in Japanese. This has the added bonus that wherever you train in the world the instructors/students speak the same language. Though daunting at first, there are only a few key words that the average Karateka need to know which are listed below. The translation sheet is a reference point, a guide to key words... not a Japanese dictionary. DO NOT try to memorise the words, but rather use them in your regular training. Try not to think of a KIN GERI as a 'groin kick', but attach the label KIN GERI to a specific kicking movement in the same way that you would attach the label MONDEO to a specific model of car. As you come across these words individually and in combinations you will soon learn their meanings, and it won't be long before ARUKU HIDARI ZEN KUTSU DACHI CHUDAN ZUKI galvinises you into action without having to work out what each solitary word means.
Counting beyond 10 in Japanese is quite easy.... for example: 14 is TEN (plus) FOUR 36 is THREE (times) TEN (plus) SIX etc, etc. Domo arigato, gosai masu - Thank you!
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