SHIRO’s A-Z

NINPO/BUDO/MARTIAL ART

SPEAK-terms/word glossary:

 

• SHIRO’s… 7 ways to speak like ninja glossary…  a–g.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 more ways to speak like ninja glossary h–n…herein below.
• SHIRO’s 5 ways to speak like ninja glossary o–s.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 final ways to speak like ninja glossary t–z. 
  

A FINAL COUNTDOWN…

10 = ju

9 = ku

8 = hachi

7 = nana/shichi

6 = roku

5 = go

4 = shi/yon

3 = san

2 = ni

1 = ichi

0 = rei

 

 

THE 9clans/ryu OF BUJINKAN NINPO…

• TOGAKURE RYU
• TAKAGIYOSHIN RYU
• SHINDENFUDO RYU
• KUMOGAKURE RYU
• KUKISHINDEN RYU
• KOTO RYU  
• GYOKUSHIN RYU
• GYOKKO RYU
• GIKAN RYU

GLOSSARY: H–N:

 H:

• HACHI = 8.
• HACHIMAKI = japanese national head scarf.
  
• HACHIWARA = the helmet breaker tech./methods.
• HACHIWARI = a  metal truncheon type weapon.
  
• HAI = to say: yes/yes, i understand.
• HAISHU UCHI = the rev./back hand strike/tech.
• HAKKAKUBO = a staff/stick with octagonal x sect.
  
• HAKKO ICHIU = the doctrine/concept of universal harmony within the human family.
• HAKUSHI =  a method/form of unarmed combat.
  
• HAITO = the ridge edge of the palm/hand.
• HAKAMA = the traditional jap.split pants.
• HAMIDASHI = a small knife/dagger type.
  
• HANANEJIRI = a short wood stick weapon.
• HANBO = 3ft wooden stick/staff.
• HANBOJUTTE = a sword catcher/staff combo.
• HANKYU = the short bow.
• HANSHI = a high level instructor/sensei.
• HANTEN GIRI = the half turn strike/cut tech./methods.
• HAPPO = omni directional (any/all directions).
• HAPPO ASHI SABAKI = any/all directions foot/feet movements.
• HAPPOGATA = an 8 sided/pointed shuriken type.
• HAPPO GIRI = any/all directions cut tech./methods.
  
• HAPPO SHAKEN = a throwing blade type.
• HAPPO TSUKI = any/all directions strike tech./methods.
• HARA = the stomach/navel area.
• HARA = also: a central body point where life energy resides.
• HARAGEI = an adept at or the process of, concentrating hara.
  
• HARAI = a sweep tech/method movement.
  
• HARA KIRI = death via hara release-the release of life energy…usually with a sharp small sword. two move/cuts;one across then up.
• HARIGATA = a shuriken type.
• HARINAWA = a restraining weapon type.
• HARU = the spring season.
• HASSHAKUBO = a long staff type.
• HASSUNHISHIGI = a short wooden stick type.
• HASSUNTETSU = a short iron stick type.
  
• HATAMOTO = a warrior/soldier under direct shogun command and in a state of readiness.
• HATTORI HANZO = legendary iga samurai/ninja during tokugawas reign.
  
• HAYAGAKE JUTSU = running in all conditions and environ tech./methods.
• HAYANAWA JUTSU = tech./methods of swiftly tying up an opponent.
• HAYATEJO = a restraining weapon type.
• HEBIGATA = a shuriken type.
  
• HEIHO = a concept of overall strategy.
• HEIKISHO = the armory, weapons, equip and more.
• HEIMIN = the general populace of society.
• HENGENKASHI JUTSU = disguises uses tech./methods.
• HENSOGAKURE JUTSU = blending/disguises uses tech./methods.
• HIBASHIGATA = a shuriken type.
• HICHO NO KAMAE = a crane/bird posture/form.
• HIDARI JOHO GIRI/TSUKI = angled cut/strike left upward.
  
• HIDARI NANAME GIRI/TSUKI = angled cut/strike left downward.
• HIDARI YOKO GIRI/TSUKI = angled cut/strike left sided.
• HIDEN = upper level training concept. aka secret/vocal traditions.
• HIENGATA  =  a shuriken type.
• HIJIGIRIBO = a short wooden stick type.
• HIJI UCHI = an elbow strike tech./methods.
• HI JUTSU = secret tradition tech./methods.
• HIKI = pulling action tech./methods.
• HIKI UKENAGASHI = a parry/pulling action tech./methods.
• HIMITSU IRI = any/all stealth action/movement tech./methods.
• HIMITSU KAI = 2+man/woman team using above tech./methods.
• HIMOGATANA = a sword done in the braided style.
• HIRA = flat/flat surfaced, also horizontal.
• HIRA NO KAMAE = a balanced horizontal receiving form/posture.
• HIRASHURIKEN = a shuriken type.
• HISHIGANE = a type of tsubute/shuriken.
• HISHIGI = a short wooden stick type.
  
• HITOTE HASAMI TSUKI = a one-handed palm thrust/strike tech./method.
• HITOTE NIGIRI = to get/do a single handed grip/grab/squeeze.
• HITOTE TSUKI = a one-handed basic thrust tech./methods.
  
• HITTATEYOKI = a restraining weapon type.
• HOFUKU JUTSU = to use crawling walk tech./methods.
• HOGU = a restraining weapon type.
• HOJO JUTSU = roping/tying tech./methods.
  
• HOKA NO JUTSU = to use fire as cover/distraction/infiltrate tech./methods.
  
• HOKOGATA = a shuriken type.
• HOKO NO KAMAE = a waiting bear form/posture.
• HOKO YARI = an open bladed staff/spear type.
• HOMBU = martial way hq.
  
• HOMMARU = castle inner compound.
• HONCHO GUNKIKO = name of arai hakuseki confucian scholar treatise on armor & co.
• HONSHIN = concept/doctrine of following a truth in mind philosophy.
• HORI = castle moat area.
• HORIN = a shuriken type.
  
• HORINGATA HAPPO = a shuriken type.
  
• HOSHIJO = a shuriken type, usually 5pointed star.
• HOSHOKEN = a shuriken type, juji, foldable.
  
• HSING I = a chinese battle combat style, unusual footwork.
  
• HYAKUSHO = the social group peasants/farmers.
  

I:

• IAI = quick draw sword.
  
• IAIDO = the way/sport form of the sword draw & co.
  
• IAI JUTSU = the tech./methods of combat sword draw & co.
  
• ICHI = 1.
  
• ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE = form/posture of the 1st gate/path.
• I CHING = chinese concept/doctrine book of changes etc.
  
• IDORI NO KAMAE = a defensive seated form/posture.
• IGA = one of the main ninja regions/sphere of influence/ryu.
• IHEN NO KAMAE = a reactive emergency response form/posture.
• IHEN NO JUTSU = tech./methods of combat style above.
  
• IKKI = the traditional use of general populace riots/protests.
  
• IMORI NOBORI JUTSU = lizard like moves/walks/climbs tech./methods.
  
• IN = alternate name for chinese concept of the force/energy yin.
  
• IN EI = nickname of a legendary spear master.
  
• INKAN NO JUTSU = local intelligence gathering tech./methods.
  
• INKEN = a hit and thrust weapon type.
  
• INTON JUTSU = tech./methods of moving away/disappearance.
  
• INUBUE JUTSU  = ways and means of training animals tech./methods.
• INYOGUSARI = a weighted chain type weapon.
• IRIMI = to enter/cross boundary/approach.
  
• IRIMI NO JUTSU = any/all tech./methods of entrance/entering/approach etc.
  
• ISHI = a stone/stony etc.
• ISHIGAKURE JUTSU = any/all tech./methods of  stone blending/movement to and from etc.
  
• ISHITO KEN = a sword of stone (not…in stone!)
• ITOMAKIKEN =  a throwing blade type.
• ITTAKEN = a flattened/flat throwing blade type.

J:

• JA MATA = to say: see you later.
• JAPAN = exonym for nippon/nihon.
  
• JAPON = alternate name above.
• JARI = a small rock/stone/pebble.
• JIBUTSU HANTEN TOBI = leap/half turn over obstruction.
• JIBUTSU MAE KATA KAITEN = directly forward roll over obstruction.
• JIBUTSU UWAMUKI TOBI = to directly leap up onto obstruction.
• JIBUTSU YOKO KAITEN = to sideways roll over obstruction.
• JIBUTSU YOKO TOBI = to sideways leap over obstruction.
• JIKI = alternate name for season/time of year.
• JIKI DESHI = a student/initiate/disciple with direct master access.
• JIME = to squeeze/constrict/tighten tech./methods/movements.
• JIN = concept of divine benevolence/mercy/understanding etc.
• JINGAMA = a battle camp sickle type.
• JIN HATTO  = a religious/spiritual order.
• JINJA = alternate name shinto shrine.
• JISATSU = alternate name for suicide.
• JISONSHIN = self pride concept.
• JITSURYOKU = power/strength concept.
• JITTE/JITTO = alternate name for jutte sword catcher type.
• JITTE JUTSU = styles/systems of combat tech./methods with jutte.
• JIYU HAKOBUTO = sword in hand, basic draw position.
• JIYU RENSHU = free form training/striking etc.
• JO = a 4ft wooden stick/staff.
  
• JO ASHI = walking hi-steps tech./methods for shallow water/foliage movements.
• JOBA JUTSU = tech./methods combat horsemanship styles.
• JODAN GYAKUTO = tech./method/movement horizontal reverse overhead.
• JODO = the way of the wooden stick tech./methods/styles.
• JO JUTSU = as above combat style/applications.
• JOKO = a retired sovereign.
  
• JO MAE = lock.
• JONIN = a high level ninja leader/adjutant/guide.
• JOSUNJITTE = a jutte type.
• JOTO  = a deceptively designed walking stick/cane type.
• JU = 10.
  
• JU = concept of supple/flexible/pliable/adaptable.
• JU ASHI = walking light-steps tech/methods movement for loose earth areas.
• JUBEIZUE = a cane type.
• JU GO AWASE = concept of soft/hard combos.
• JUJI ARUKI = walking cross steps tech./methods.
• JUJI BO = a shuriken/shaken type.
• JUJIGATA = a shuriken type.
• JUJIKAKYU = the crossbow.
• JUJITSU = a combat application of judo type plus more.
• JUN NGIRI = to take a basic grip/grab tech./methods.
• JUPPO = a shuriken type.
• JUSHO = the address.
• JUTSU = a style/tech./method usually combat applic.
• JUTTE = a swordcatcher metal truncheon type.
• JU WAZA = concept of soft combat applic./tech./methods.
• JUYONKEN = a shuriken type.
  

K:

• KA = the fire form/energy/theme/concept.
• KABUTO = traditional samurai armored helmet.
• KABUTO = also, a small metal truncheon weapon type.
• KABUTOWARI = alternate name for above.
• KAGASHIGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods for scarecrow disguise/deception.
  
• KAGE ARUKI JUTSU = walking quietly/silently tech./methods.
  
• KAGEGAKURE JUTSU = using/moving through shadows tech./methods/concepts.
  
• KAGE JUTSU = basic invisibility/cover/blending/awareness tech./methods/concepts.
  
• KAGE NO JUTSU = tech./methods of entry/infiltrate shadow style concepts.
• KAGE RENSHU = training/practice of above.
  
• KAGESHIN = concept of/to maintain freedom/stability of mind with non aggression approaches.
  
• KAGE TSUKI = a strike/thrust kept hidden from view of oppo.
• KAGINAWA = a hook/rope combo weapon.
• KAGOME = a shuriken type.
• KAI = alternate name for the earth/planet.
• KAIBO = a short stick/weighted rope combo weapon.
• KAIKEN = a small dagger/dirk type.
• KAITEI GIRI = a sea-bottom cut tech./method.
• KAITEN WAZA = tech./methods for rolling/tumbling/diving etc.
• KA JUTSU = weapons/gunnery tech./methods/styles.
• KAKUI FURI =  vertical flail type.
• KAKUSHI = ring with projecting teeth/claw.
• KAKUSHIBO = a smallhand held weapon for striking/butting etc.
• KAKUSHI BUKI = any/all hidden/deceptive weaponry.
• KAKUSHI GIRI = a hidden/deceptive/feinted cut tech./methods.
• KAKUSHI GERI = a hidden/deceptive/feinted kick tech./methods.
• KAKUSHI KUSARIGAMA = a small sickle/chain combo weapon.
• KAKUSHI TSUKI = a hidden/deceptive/feinted strike/thrust tech./methods.
• KAKUTE = a ring of spikes, hand held type.
• KAKYO = concept/doctrine of the principle of the fire element.
• KAMA = sickle type weapon (sometimes gama).
• KAMAE = a traditional term for forms/postures.
• KAMAGATA = a shuriken type.
• KAMA JUSTU = tech./methods/styles of curved blade/sickle weapon combat.
• KAMAYARI = a staff/spear with a hooked/curved blade.
• KAMAYARI JUTSU = tech./methods for weapon above.
• KAME = large sturdy clay pots/jars.
• KAMEIKADA = a wooden raft/pontoon type vessel/vehicle.
• KAMI = divine beings/spirits/gods/feelings etc.
• KAMIKAZE = a term for legendary weather phenomenon (a divine wind…) that aids japan.
• KAMIKAZE = also national form of sacrifice/martyrdom/suicide.
• KAMIZA = an honored place of seating, a guest/top chair.
• KAN = the concept of pre-feelings such as intuition/pre-cognition etc.
• KANAMUCHI = an iron/metal cane type.
• KANASHI BARI = esoteric godai concept/doctrine of fire spirit immobilization.
• KANAZUCHI = a large size battle hammer type.
• KANNAWA = a rope/ring combo type.
• KANSETSU WAZA = tech./methods for leverage joint locks/pins/bars etc.
• KANTO KUSHA = a female ninja (kunoichi) team leader title/name.
• KARAKURI CHIGIRIGI = a stick/staff with chain combo type.
• KARAKURIJITTE = a special foldable jutte truncheon type.
• KARASU ARUKI =  rapid footwork/steps/walking tech./methods crow style.
• KARUMI JUTSU = tech./methods/movements for lowering body gravity.
• KARU WAZA = tech./methods for tumbling/acrobatic/agile combat movements.
• KARUWAZASHI = an acrobat/tumbler performer/artiste.
• KASA = the umbrella.
• KASUMI GIRI = tech./methods for the misty strikes/cuts movements.
• KASUMI NO KAMAE = a natural posture, mist style.
• KATA = a traditional term for set/prearranged form(s)/posture(s)/movement(s)etc.
• KATAKE = a fire bamboo torch weapon type.
• KATANA = traditional name for standard (samurai) sword.
• KATANA GARI = a sword hunt concept/tradition.
• KATA HAKOBUTO = a back strapped/tied sword draw over the shoulder.
• KAWARI WAZA = tech./methods for evading/dodging attacks.
• KAYAKU JUTSU = fire/explosions/bomblets/distractions tech./methods/styles.
• KEIKAI = concept/doctrine of elemental wind energy/agility.
• KEIRAKU = to take planning/planned actions.
• KEN = alternate/olden name for sword (work).
• KENDO = alternate sword sport approach style/methods.
• KENGO = skillful/versatile/powered sword work.
• KEN JUTSU = tech./methods/styles of  sword combat.
• KENKA KISERU = a brawler’s pipe type weapon.
• KENKA TOBI = alternate name for fire ax type weapon.
• KEN NAGE = tech./methods of combat sword throwing.
• KENSHI = name/title of a sword master/instructor/adept.
• KESAN = a jutte like weapon.
• KETSUGO BUKI = combo weaponry.
• KETSUGO WAZA = combo tech./methods.
• KETSU IN = esoteric ninja hand signing.
• KI = concept/doctrine of inner life energy.
• KIAI = mental/verbal/vocal exo focused hara/inner energy.
• KIAI JUTSU = tech./methods/systems to apply above to combat and more.
• KIBASEN = combative warrior horsemanship tech./methods.
• KIDORU = to adopt an attitude/strike a pose concept.
• KIHON = the basics.
• KIHON BUKI = the basic weaponry group.
• KIHON KOGEKI = the basic directions of attack/defense (omni directional).
• KIKAKU UCHI = a head butt/strike tech./methods.
• KIKOTSU = alternative samurai group doctrine/creed.see kyokaku.
• KIMON = ancient japanese legendary demon gate/portal concept.
• KIMONO = national female dress style/outfit.
• KIOKURYOKU NO JUTSU = tech./methods of mind/memory/recall related to recon skills/usage.
• KIRI = alternate name for a (mortal) cut.
• KIRIKOBO = a type of iron/metal cane.
• KISETSU = alternate name for the seasons.
• KITSUNEGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods of camo/concealment using animal knowledge/fox styles etc.
• KITTATE = a candle holder/weapon combo.
• KIYO = concept/doctrine of adaptive flexibility/dexterity.
• KO = the public arena/domain/dimension concept.
• KOBAYA = versatile maneuverable boat, no deck/bridge section.
• KOBO = a stick type.
• KOBO ITCHI = water concept of balance/unity of defense/offense.
• KOCHO GERI = tech./methods of butterfly kicks.
• KODACHI = a short dagger/sword type.
• KODAI = the past, times of old.
• KODAWARI = tech./methods earth concept of clearing mind.
• KO FUKIDAKE = a small blowpipe type.
• KOGA = one of the main ninja regions/sphere of influence/ryu.
• KOGAI = toiletry accessory/marker/personal badge/weapon combo.
• KOGAKU = academy of ancient history/classical works study.
• KOGAMA = a small sickle/bladed type, oft.thrown.
• KOGATANA = a small utility/all purpose knife.
• KOGUSOKU = a dagger/short sword type.
• KOHO GERI = the back kick tech./methods.
• KOHO KAITEN = tech./methods for backward rolling/tumbling.
• KOHO UKEMI = tech./methods for rear breakfalls/landings/groundings.
• KOJIKI = official japanese records.
  
• KOKON = concept of the past and present realities.
• KOKORO GAMAE = tech./methods of mental prep./states of mind etc.
• KOKYU CHIKARA = concept/doctrine of earth/breath force/energy/power.
• KOMON = gateway to knowledge.
• KONBANWA = to say: good evening.
• KONGEN = doctrine/concept of origins/source.
• KONGOJO = a pilgrim’s staff/stick type.
• KONKI = to have/display patience/endurance/perseverance/dedication etc.
• KONNICHIWA = to say: have a good day.
• KONPEI = a type of chain weapon.
• KONPI =  a single weighted chain weapon.
• KONSAIBO = a heavily studded staff/stick type.
• KOPPO JUTSU = the bone breaking/setting tech./methods.
• KOPPOWAZA = tech./method of bone breaking strikes.
• KOPPU = alternate name for jutte truncheon.
• KOSHIGATANA = a dagger type.
• KOSHIGIRIBO = a waist cutter staff/stick/pole type.
  
• KOSHIJITTE = a jutte truncheon type.
• KOSHI MAWARI = tech./method/style/system of unarmed combat.
• KOSHI NO WAKARI = alternate name of above.
• KOSHIWAZA = tech./method of muscle strikes.
• KOSHIZASHI = a jutte truncheon type.
• KOTE = arm/forearm guard armor.
• KOTE UCHI = tech./method for forearm strikes.
• KOWAKIZASHI = a type of wakizashi sword.
• KOZUKA = a small utility knife.
• KU = 9, also concept of the elemental nothingness/void.
• KUBIZASHI = a small knife/bo shuriken type.
• KUBOTAN = a small hand held type weapon.
• KUDAKI = to strike with vigor, to crush/smash/pound etc.
• KUGIGATA = a shuriken type.
• KUJI = a shuriken type.
• KUJI = also: concept/doctrine of creativity/divine inspiration.
• KUJIKI = tech./methods to strike with a twist/wrench.
• KUJI KIRI = esoteric concept/doctrine of creative/divine mind development.
• KUKI KAITEN = tech./methods to air roll.
• KUKI KAITEN WAZA = an air roll tech.
• KUKI UKEMI = tech./methods of air concept breakfalls/groundings.
• KUKYO = concept/doctrine of the divine celestial form/principle/state.
• KUMADE = a long pipe/stick, end spikes and grappl.hook combo.
• KUMI UCHI = tech./methods of kunoichi unarmed combat.
• KUMI TACHI = sword clash forms/postures etc.
• KUMO BASHIGO = a single rope wood rung ladder.
• KUMO NO KAMAE = form/postures of the air/cloud style.
• KUNAI = a wedge shaped knife blade type.
• KUNOICHI = female ninja.
• KUNOICHI BUKI = female ninja weapons specialities.
• KUNOICHI JUSTU = tech./methods of the deadly flower kunoichi.
• KUNREN = basic training drills/rotes.
• KURAI = concept of water, flowing/following oppo actions till…
• KURAI DORI = concept of fire, a severe/critical approach concept.
• KUSAGAKURE JUTSU = tech./methods for camo/concealment using natural foliage cover.
• KUSARI = alternate/olden name for chain weapons.
• KUSARIBO = a staff/chain weapon combo.
• KUSARIFUNDO = a short weighted chain type.
• KUSARI FURIZUE = a staff/chain combo type.
• KUSARIGAMA = a sickle/bladed weighted chain combo type.
• KUSARIGAMAJUTTE = a sickle/wght.chain and attachment.
• KUSARI JUTSU = tech./methods of combat chain applic.
• KUSARIJUTTE = a chain/jutte combo weapon type.
• KUSARIRYUTA = a grappl.hook/chain combo weapon.
• KUSARIUCHIBO = a chain/metal truncheon type combo.
• KUSHI = a wooden comb.
• KYO = a concept/principle.
• KYOBAKO BUNE = collapsible sectioned boat.
• KYODAI TARU KOTO = concept/doctrine/creed of universal brotherhood.
• KYO JUTSU = tech./methods for approaching truth/deception.
• KYO JUTSU TEN KAN = tech./methods to apply concept of inverting truth/falsehood.
• KYO JUTSU TEN KAN HO = the prime principle/law/concept of truth/falsehood.
• KYOKAKU = alternative idealistic samurai group.
• KYOKETSU SHOGE = a rope/knife/blade/ring combo type.
• KYONIN NO JUTSU = tech./methods of using superstition/belief to gain entrance/admission/infiltration etc.
• KYORI TOBI = to jump/leap a fair distance, a big leap etc.
• KYOSEI = title/name for a student teacher.
• KYOTEKI = an admirable and worthy adversary.
• KYU = a class grade.
• KYUBASEN = tech./methods of mounted archery combat/battle.
• KYUDO = the sport way of the archer.
• KYU JUTSU = the combat way of the archer.
• KYUSHAKUBO = a staff weapon type approx.2.7mtrs.
• KYUSHO = concept of vital points/areas of the body.
• KYUSHO JUTSU = tech./methods/systems of combat applic.of above.
• KYUSUNGOBU = a dagger type.
• KYUTETSU = a hand held weapon type.
  

L:not used in jap.language;

• LAO TZU = ch.philospher/doctrines treatise tao te ching.
  
• LIN QUEI = alternate name for ch.ninja traditions.

M:

• MACHI YAKKO = a samurai troop/paramilitary organisation.
• MAE = frontal position.
• MAE EMPI UCHI = tech/methods of a fwd.inner elbow strike(s).
• MAE GERI = a frontal kick tech./method.
• MAE NANAME OKURI ASHI = tech./methods for diagonal/oblique step/walks.
• MAE TSUGI ASHI = tech./methods for forward advancement steps/walks.
• MAE UKEMI = tech./methods for breakfalling forward/frontal postn.
• MAGARI YARI = a forked trident pole type.
• MAIOGIGATA TENARASHI = a type of metal rod/truncheon type.
• MAIOGIGATA TESSEN = a sturdier/heavier tessen type.
• MAKIKOMI = concept/principle of enfolding tech./methods/styles.
• MAKIMONO = a scroll type.
• MAKI WARA = a training target/strike practice board/device.
• MANABU JUTSU = tech./methods to learn styles and such principles by imitation.
• MANERU SHIMEI = combat scenario reenactment training concepts.
• MANJI = a shaken type.
• MANJIGATA = alternate name for above.
• MANRIKI = a kakute type.also, a chain.
• MANRIKI GUSARI = a chain weapon type.
• MAROHOSHI = a jitte/jutte type.
• MARUBO = a stick/staff with round x section.
• MARU GERI = round kick tech./methods.
• MARU KUGI = hand held throwing spikes/rods.
• MASAKARI = a hand axe type.
• MATABASAMI = a hand held atemi weapon type.
• MATSUBAGATA = a shuriken type.
• MAWASHI = concept of combat applic. of spin/spinning turns tech./methods.
• MAWATE = to turn.
• MEIJIN = alternate term/title/name for a master.
• METEZASHI = a dagger type.
• METSUBISHI = sight remover, usually blinding powder.
• MICHI = concept/principle of the correct path/way.
• MIGI  = to the right direction.
• MIGI JOHO GIRI = angle cut upward right.
• MIGI NANAME TSUKI = angled strike/thrust downward right.
• MIGI YOKO GERI = a kick to the right side.
• MIKAZUKI = a shuriken type.
• MIJIN = a chain weapon type.
• MIMIGIRIBO = an earcut staff type.
• MITSUBISHI = a shuriken type.
• MITSUBISHI = also, shiro’s car type.
• MITSU BUKI = weaponry designed to restrain swords.
• MIYAMOTO MUNISAI = samurai martial expert, several weapons named after him, also father of below.
  
• MIYAMOTO MUSASHI = samurai martial expert, several weapons/style named after him, also son of above.
• MIZU GUMO = water float device, nicknamed spider.
• MIZU KAKI = water fin device.
• MIZU TEPPO = water cannon device.
• MOFUBUKI NO TSUKI = tech./methods for thrust/strikes, blizzard style.
• MOGURI KAITEN = to dive roll/tumble tech./methods.
  
• MOGURI KOHO UKEMI = to breakfall diving backwards tech./methods.
• MOGURI MAE UKEMI = as above, forwards.
• MOJIRI = a sleeve catcher device/weapon type.
• MOKKAN = a knuckle duster type.
• MOKUSO = a quiet thought/moment.
• MON = gate/gateway/portal/entrance.
• MONJIN = an initiate/disciple.
• MONOMI NI JUTSU = remote/discreet entry tech./methods for infiltration/combat applic.
• MONOMIYARI = a concealed/hidden spear type.
• MOROTE HASAMI TSUKI = palm guided dbl.hand thrust/strike.
• MOROTE TSUKI = basic dbl.hand thrust/strike.
• MUCHI GERI = a whip style kick.
• MUCHI TSUKI = a whip style thrust/strike.
• MUCHI KUSARI = a chain whip type.
• MUGEI MUMEI NO JUTSU = tech./methods of those with no style and no name.
• MUKAGIJUTTE = a jutte type.
• MUKAISHIRA = lower level samurai lodgings, usually around castle perimeter.
• MUKEI NO KURAI = concept of basic fundamental cuts/attacks of formless form.
• MUKU = wood jutte/chain combo type.
• MUSASHI KAIKEN = a small hand held weapon type.
• MUSHA SHUGYO = concept/ideals of martial warriors.
• MUSUBI BASHIGO = a looped style ladder.
• MUTO = no sword tech./methods/styles combat applic.
  
• MUTO DORI = weaponry defense usually unarmed and usually against swords.
  

N:

• NAESHI = a metal truncheon type.
• NAGE = to throw.
• NAGEDEPPO = a hand grenade.
• NAGEGAMA = a small sickle/blade with long chain combo type.
• NAGE TEBUKURO = protective battle gloves.
• NAGE WAZA = tech/methods for combat throws applic.
• NAGEYA = a throwing arrow type.
• NAGIMAKI = a straight bladed naginata/halberd type.
• NAGINATA = a curved bladed halberd type.
• NAGINATA DO = the sport way of the naginata.
• NAGINATA JUTSU = the combat way/applic. of the naginata.
• NAIGAMA = kama type, very long hilt.
• NAI KI = alternate name for concept of inner energy.
• NAKA FURI = a outwardly projecting flail type.
• NAKA IMA = concept/doctrine of the eternal now philosophy.
• NANA = 7 alternate name (shichi).
  
• NANAME = on an angle/angled/angular.
• NANAME OKURI ASHI = tech./methods for angled/oblique forward movements/steps.
• NANASHAKUBO = staff type approx. 2.1 mtrs.
• NANBAN CHIDORIGANE = a truncheon/chain combo type.
• NANBAN HANANEJIBO = a wooden jutte/weighted chain staff combo type.
• NANBAN KAGI = a small hand held type weapon.
• NATAGAMA = a sickle/bladed type, very curved blade.
• NATSU = the summer season.
• NAWA BASHIGO = a rope ladder type.
• NAYASHI = alternate name for naeshi.
• NEI CHIA = soft internal styles of ch.boxing.
• NEJI = alternate name for sodegarami sleeve catcher.
• NEKOTE = a hand held type, finger claws.
• NI = 2.
• NICHOGAMA = tech./methods for combat applic. of dual sickle type weapons.
• NIGIRIMONOBUKI = collective term for hand held atemi/pressure type weapons.
• NIHONGI = official japanese chronicles.
• NIN = endure/persevere/survive.
• NIN BUKI = collective name for ninja weaponry.
• NIN DOGU = collective name for ninja tools/equip.
• NINJA = japanese martial warrior with a survival protocol.
• NINJA KEN = a ninja sword type.
• NINJATO = alternate name for above.
  
• NINJAZUE = a concealed/deceptively made walking staff/cane.
• NINPO =  SPECIAL MENTION BELOW.
• NIN JUTSU = tech./methods of combat applic. of ninja ways.
• NINOMARU = castle compound for storage/guest lodgings.
• NINYO = concept/doctrine of virtue, chivalry.
• NITO JUTSU = tech./methods for combat applic.of dual swords.refer miyamoto musashi.
• NIYOI = a scepter type weapon.
• NIYOIJITTE = a scepter/metal truncheon combo type.
• NO = social group of agriculturists.
• NOBASU = to extend/extension.
• NOBORI JUTSU = tech./methods for climbing applic.
• NOBUSERI = roguish ninja, yet to complete training.
• NODACHI = an extra spare battle sword, longer and heavier than katana.
• NOFU = social group, farmer.
• NUI = a metal truncheon type.
• NUKENIN = a ninja on the run (from authority…).
• NUKE WAZA = tech./methods of applic. run/escape.
• NUKI ASHI = a light sweeping foot movement to check ground ahead.
• NYUKUDAKI NO JUTSU = tech./methods of using poorly watched/guarded entry areas.
• NYUKYO NO JUTSU = entry/infiltrate concept tech./methods of perfect timing.

 

SPECIAL MENTION: NINPO;

…literal meaning = ninja higher ideals.

My (shiro’s) understanding of this concept/doctrine changes over time…as i do– as i gain/share in more knowledge.

To ME…NINPO is ALL NINJA STUFF.

The collective term.

Embodies and includes the combat and non combat systems and teachings of anything ninja:

 

 

The main principle we have is NIN…

We are NINJA.

We physically study NINJUTSU…

We mentally study NINPO.

The above is SHIRO’s view…now…here’s an expert? one;(click)

Here’s NINPO in action…by an expert (click).NJOY.

 

(Video Link)

 

 

• SHIRO’s… 7 ways to speak like ninja glossary…  a–g.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 more ways to speak like ninja glossary h–n…therein above.
  
• SHIRO’s 5 ways to speak like ninja glossary o–s.
  
• SHIRO’s 7 final ways to speak like ninja glossary t–z. 
  

 

Till next…