Karate terminology: stances
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Translation |
| Dachi | Dach Ee | Stance |
| Zenkutusu Dachi | Zen Koot Soo Dach Ee | Front Stance |
| Kokutsu Dachi | Ko Koot Soo Dach Ee | Back Stance |
| Kiba Dachi | Kee Baa Dach Ee | Square Stance |
| Neko Ashi Dachi | Nee Ko Ash Ee Dach Ee | Cat's Foot Stance |
| Yoi Dachi | Yo Ee Dach Ee | Formal Stance |
| Hisoku Dachi | Hiso Koo Dach Ee | Attention Stance |
| Reinoji Dachi | Rie No Jee Dach Ee | T-Stance |
| Sanchin Dachi | San Shin Dach Ee | Inward Stance |
| Hagetsu Dachi | Han Get Soo Dachi | Half-Moon Stance |
| Fudo Dachi | Foo Dow Dach Ee | Rooted Stance |














