Useful Terms

Datto :
Taking sword from belt.

Keito :
Same as teitio shisei.

Taito :
Putting sword into belt.

Teito :
Holding the sword loose by the left side. Also used when sword is in belt and both hands loose at sides.

Teito Shisei :
Holding the sword by the left side, as if in the obi. Thumb on tsuba.

Rei :
Bow.

Joseki Ni Rei :
Bow to the high section of the dojo.

Kamiza Ni Rei :
Bow to Kamiza. (gods)

Otagai Ni Rei :
Bow to each other.

Sensei (Gata) Ni Rei :
Bow to teacher(s).

Shinzen Ne Rei :
Bow to shrine.

Tachi Rei :
Standing bow.

To Rei :
Bow to sword.

Za Rei :
Kneeling bow.

Ritsu Rei :
Same as tachi rei.

Arigato :
Thank you (informal)

Domo :
Thanks (informal)

Domo Arigato :
Thank you (formal)

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu :
Thank you very much (very formal)

Dozo :
Please go ahead

Gomen Nasai :
Excuse me, I'm sorry

Onegai Shimasu :
Please (when asking for something, usually as in please lets practice together)

Onegai Otsukaresamadeshita :
A thank you that is used after training.

O Tsukare Sama Deshita :
You have become tired. (because of the hard work you have done teaching) - {An expression of thanks}

Sumimasen :
Excuse me (to attract attention)

Keiko Gi :
Training Jacket

Hakama :
Wide Pleated Trousers

Obi :
Belt

Zori :
Sandals

Zekken :
Chest Patch (Name)