Japanese |
English |
ANZA |
Sitting cross-legged
|
ASHI-WAZA |
Foot or leg techniques |
ATEMI-WAZA |
Striking techniques |
AWASE-WAZA |
Combination of two Waza-aris |
DAN’I |
Dan grade |
DOJO |
Training hall |
ENCHO-SEN |
Extended match (e.g. Golden Score Contest) |
FUKUSHIN |
Judge |
FUSEN-GACHI |
Win by default |
HAISHA |
Loser |
“HAJIME!” |
“Start!” |
HANSOKU |
Violation |
HANSOKU-MAKE |
Defeat by grave infringement or accumulated light penalties |
HANTEI |
Decision /Judging |
HIDARI-JIGO-TAI |
Left defensive posture |
HIDARI-SHIZEN-TAI |
Left natural posture |
HIKITE |
Pulling hand |
HIKIWAKE |
Draw |
IPPON |
Complete point |
JIGO-HONTAI |
Straight defensive posture |
JIGO-TAI |
Defensive posture |
JIKU-ASHI |
Support leg |
JOGAI |
Outside contest area |
JONAI |
Inside contest area |
JOSEKI |
Upper Seats |
JUDOGI |
Judo uniform |
KACHI |
Winner |
KAESHI-WAZA |
Counter techniques |
KAKE |
Execution of techniques |
KANSETSU-WAZA |
Joint locks |
KAPPO |
Resuscitation method |
KATA |
Forms |
KATAME-WAZA |
Grappling techniques |
KATSU |
Technique of Kappo |
KEIKO |
Training / Practice |
KIKEN-GACHI |
Win by withdrawal |
KIME |
Complete execution |
KINSA |
Slight superiority or inferiority |
KINSHI-WAZA |
Prohibited techniques |
“KIOTSUKE!” |
“Attention!” (Word of command to make persons Stand straight up, closed heels) |
KOKA |
Effect / Minor score |
KOSHI-WAZA |
Hip techniques |
KUMIKATA |
Taking grips |
KUZUSHI |
Balance breaking |
KYUSHO |
Vital point |
MA’AI |
Distance between two contestants |
“MAITTA!” |
“I give up!” |
MA-SUTEMI-WAZA |
Supine sacrifice techniques |
MATE |
Wait |
MIGI-JIGO-TAI |
Right defensive posture |
MIGI-SHIZEN-TAI |
Right natural posture |
NAGEKOMI |
Repetitive throwing practice |
NAGE-WAZA |
Throwing techniques |
NEWAZA |
Ground work |
OSAEKOMI-WAZA |
Hold down techniques |
“OSAEKOMI!” |
“Hold is on!” |
“OTAGAI-NI-REI!” |
“Bow to each other!” |
RANDORI |
Free sparring |
RENRAKU-WAZA |
Combination of several techniques |
REI |
Bow |
RITSU-REI |
Standing bow |
SEIZA |
Sitting square / Formal sitting |
SHIAI |
Match / Bout |
SHIAI-JO |
Competition area |
SHIDO |
Instruction / Light penalty |
SHIME-WAZA |
Strangling techniques |
SHIMPAN |
Refereeing |
SHIMPAN’IN |
Referees |
SHIMPAN RIJI |
Refereeing Director |
SHISEI |
Posture |
SHIZEN-TAI |
Natural posture |
SHIZEN-HONTAI |
Straight natural posture |
SHOMEN |
Dojo front / Upper Seats |
“SHOMEN-NI-REI!” |
“Bow towards Shomen!” |
SHOSHA |
Winner |
SHUSHIN |
Referee |
SOGO-GACHI |
Combined win |
“SONO-MAMA!” |
“Do not move / Hold positions!” |
“SORE-MADE!” |
“Time is up!” |
SUTEMI-WAZA |
Sacrifice techniques |
TACHI-WAZA |
Standing techniques |
TAI-SABAKI |
Body shifting / Body control |
TATAMI |
Mat |
TE-WAZA |
Hand techniques |
“TOKETA!” |
“Hold-down broken!” |
TORI |
Player executing technique |
TSUKURI |
Set-up to execute technique |
TSURITE |
Lifting hand |
UCHIKOMI |
Repetition training |
UDE-GAESHI |
Arm locking throw / Arm reverse |
UKE |
Player receiving opponent’s attack |
UKEMI |
Break fall |
WAZA |
Techniques |
WAZA-ARI |
Technique exists / Great advantage |
WAZA-ARI-AWASETE-IPPON |
Two Waza-aris score Ippon |
YAKUSOKU-RENSHU |
Agreed-upon practice |
YOKO-SUTEMI-WAZA |
Side sacrifice techniques |
“YOSHI!” |
“Continue!” |
YUKO |
Effective / Moderate advantage |
YUSEI-GACHI |
Win by superior performance |
ZA-REI |
Seated bow |
