Karate terminology: general terms
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Translation |
| Sensei | Sen See | Instructor |
| Sempai | Sem Pie | Senior Student |
| Kohai | Ko High | Junior Student |
| Dojo | Doh Joh | Training Hall |
| Rei | Ray | Bow |
| Kiai | Kee Aye | Spirit Out |
| Kime | Kee May | Spirit In |
| Gohon | Go Hon | 5 Times |
| Kumite | Koo Mee Tay | Fight or Spar |
| Kata | Ka Ta | Form |