Expressions
|
| Sensei |
'Teacher': Literally "one who has gone before"
This term is used to show respect to your instructor |
| Hai |
'Yes': Always reply with this when called on by
the sensei |
| Iie |
'No' |
| Onegai shimasu |
'Please do me your favor': To sensei at first of
class and to fellow aikidoka before practicing a technique |
| Rei |
'Respectful appreciation': Usually refers to
bowing |
| Dozo |
'Please': Please go ahead |
| Domo |
'Thanks' |
| Arigato |
'Thank you' |
| Domo arigato |
'Thank you': Formal |
| Domo arigato gozaimasu |
'Thank you very much': Very formal (For
something that has just happened) |
| Arigato gozaimashita |
'Thank you very much': Very formal (To sensei at end of class
and to fellow aikidoka that you have trained with) |
| Gomen nasai |
'Excuse me': Apologizing (bow as well) |
| Sumi masen |
'Excuse me': Also, you should bow with this
phrase (to get someone's attention) |
| Wakarimasu |
'I understand' |
