Term Definition
Age Rising / While raising
Ago Chin / Jaw
Bunkai disassembly, decomposition, analysis, application
Chudan Middle (referring to mid-level) - the waist to below the shoulders.
Chudan Middle Level (torso) roundhouse kick
Chudan Tsuki Middle Level Punch
Dachi (Tachi) Stance (positioning of the body) - musubi-dachi, kiba-dachi, zenkutsu-dachi, sanchin-dachi, kokutsu-dachi, and neko-ashi-dachi
Dan Degree (advanced rank), level, step, grade
Do-Gi Karate uniform
Dojo A place where martial arts are practiced. "place of the way" - a space dedicated to learning and personal growth in martial arts. Training hall. 
Empi Refers to the way the arm is used in certain techniques, emphasizing flexibility, fluidity, and a whip-like motion.
Ganmen Face
Gedan Lower (referring to low-level stance or strike) - from the belt and below.
Gedan Barai Lower block
Gedan Uke Lower block
Geri (see Keri) Geri = diarrhea; diarrhoea​
Gi Karate uniform = dogi = three parts – a jacket (uwagi), pants (shitabaki) and a belt (obi)
Gyaku Reverse, contrary, opposite
Gyaku Tsuki Reverse punch
Hajime Begin (command to start)
Hidari Left
Hiji  (not Higi) Refers to the anatomical joint of the elbow
Hiji Age Ago Uchi Strike with elbow rising / While raising to Chin / Jaw
Hiji Jodan Uchi Uppercut / Strike with elbow to the cheek
Hiji Oroshi Uchi Strike with elbow descending / While going down
Hikite Pulling hand (The retracting hand in karate techniques, used to generate power, maintain balance, and aid in defense.)
Hiza Keri (Geri) Knee kick
Hizo Uchi Strike to side of the stomach / spleen
Ikkyodo One continuous movement or A single action
Jodan Upper (referring to high-level stance or strike) - the shoulders and above.
Jodan Tsuki Upper Level Punch
Jodan Uke Upper block
Kaishu Open hand (as opposed to a closed fist) - (kai) — Open; (Shu) — Hand
Kamae “base”, “pose” or “posture”  - a posture and state of mind and represents a defensive “on-guard” position or self-defense posture. 
Kamaete Get ready or "Assume position"
Kansetsu Keri (Geri) Knee joint kick
Karate empty hand, symbolizing self-defense without weapons.
Kata Form (pre-arranged pattern or sequence of movements) - Contain the fundamental principles and concepts of Karate like stances, footwork, punches, kicks, blocks, holds, and throws
Keri (not Geri) Kick (striking with the legs)
Kiage = Ki age Rising (Ki = intention, inclination)
Kiai Spirit shout (vocal exclamation used to focus energy)
KibaTachi (KibaDachi) Horse back riding stance
Kihon Fundamental techniques and principles
Kin Groin
Kin Keri (Geri) Groin kick
Kiotsuke Stand upright, focus, and be mentally prepared for the next instruction.
Kohai Junior student
Komi Forward
Kugite A command meaning "with pauses" or "by count." Used in karate training to instruct students to perform movements step by step, waiting for the instructor's count before progressing. Commonly applied in kata practice and kihon training to refine technique and precision.
Kumite Sparring (practice with a partner) - “grappling hands” 
Mae Front (as in Mae Keri (Geri) — front kick) - front, before.
Mae Keri (Geri) Front snap kick
Mae Kiage Front upper kick with no knee snap
Mawashi Circular (as in Mawashi Keri (Geri) — roundhouse kick)
Mawashi Keri (Geri) Roundhouse kick
Mawashi Jodan Uchi Round/Circular strike to the neck/head
Mawashi Uke Gyakyo Tsuki  Roundhouse block, reverse punch
Mawatte Command meaning "Turn" - (mawa) — Turn, Rotate: (te) — Command Form
Migi Right
Migi Zenkutsu-Tachi (Dachi) Forward leaning stance, Right (side)
Miwashi See: Mawashi
Mokuso Silent meditation before and after training
Morote Uke Two-Handed Inside Block
Nigiri Gripping or holding something firmly
Obi Belt worn to indicate rank
Onegaishimasu Please or "l request your guidance"
Oroshi Descending
Ushiro Keri (Geri) Back kick
Ushiro Kin Keri (Geri) Groin kick
Osu "to Endure". It means patience, determination, appreciation, respect and perseverance. - "oshi shinobu" means "to persevere whilst being pushed"
Rei Bow (gesture of respect) - Ritsurei (standing), Zarei (seated)
Ritsurei See Rei
Sai Ability, talent, 3-pronged knife-like weapon
Sai Uchi Last strike ??
Sakotsu Clavicle / Collarbone
Sakutso See: Sakotsu
Seiken Correct fist (standard fist used in striking)
Seiken Ago Uchi Fist strike to the chin
Seiza Proper sitting posture (kneeling position)
Senpai Senior student
Sensei Teacher or instructor
Shihan Master instructor
Shita Below, underneath, under
Shita Tsuki   b
Shitsureishimas Excuse me or "l am being rude"
Shomen Front (direction or facing forward)
Shuto Knife-hand  - Sword
Shuto Ganmen Uchi Knife hand strike to the face
Shuto Hizo Uchi  Shuto strike to the spleen/abdomen
Shuto Sakutso Uchi Shuto down strike to the collarbone
Shuto Sakutso Uchi Komi Shuto forward strike to the collarbone
Shuto Uchi Uchi Shuto outward strike to the temple or neck
Shuto Uke Knife-hand block
Sono this, that, the
Soto Mawashi Keri (Geri) Roundhouse kick with no knee snap inward
Soto Uke Block - Middle section from outside to inside
Tachi (Dachi) Stance (positioning of the body)
Taikyoku Game
Tsuki (not Zuki) Punch (thrusting technique), strike, hit, beat
Uchi Strike ( particularly involving controlled impact using hands, elbows)
Uchi Mawashi Keri (Geri) Roundhouse kick with no knee snap outward
Uchi Uke Block - Middle section from inside to outside
Uke Receive = a Block (defensive movement)
Ura Back, rear, reverse
Uraken Ganmen Uchi Reverse fist / Back hand strike to the face
Ushiro Back/rear (as in Ushiro Keri (Geri) — back kick) - behind
Yame Stop (command to stop)
Yoi Ready position; command meaning "Prepare"
Yoko Side (as in Yoko Keri (Geri) — side kick) 
Yoko Keri (Geri) Side kick
Zarei Sitting bow (bow performed from a seated position)
Zenkutsu Forward leaning stance
Zuki See Tsuki