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Counting In Japanese
The language of the dojo will often
include some Japanese. One of the most frequent times that Japanese
will likely be spoken is when the Sensei or one of the senior
students is counting out loud. In fact learning to count in Japanese
is really quite simple, and since these commands are used often, and
repeated over and over again, at least up to the number ten, you are
bound to catch on quickly.
Now if you are ever asked to count
during the course of a class try to do so in Japanese, and be sure to
speak in a steady, loud and firm voice so that all those present in
the dojo can hear you, but be sure not to shout in a disrespectful
manner. If you are counting to keep the rhythm to standing punches
for example, always remember to count before you punch, not during,
or after your technique is finished, this will help to keep both you
and the class at a synchronized pace.
Here are the numbers one to ten:
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English |
Japanese |
Sounds Like |
One |
ichi |
each-ee |
Two |
ni |
knee |
Three |
san |
son |
Four |
shi |
chee |
Five |
go |
go |
Six |
roku |
roke-you |
Seven |
shichi |
see-chee |
Eight |
hachi |
ha-chee |
Nine |
kyu |
coo |
Ten |
ju |
jew |
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