Dictionary

Shi
she

The number four (4) in traditional Japanese.

Shichi
she-chee

The number seven (7) in traditional Japanese.

Shomen ni rei
show-men knee ray

A phrase used in martial arts to show respect to the front of the dojo, typically meaning ‘bow to the front.’

Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito
show-rin ree-you mawts-soo-moo-ruh say-toe

An Okinawan martial art based on the teachings of Bushi Matsumura Sokon (1798–1890), traditionally preserved by Hohan Soken (1889-1982).

Yame
yawh-may

Yame is a Japanese command meaning “stop,” “cease,” or “discontinue”.

Yon
yawn

The number four (4) in Japanese.

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