The texts largely avoid the use of Japanese terms. Therefore, here is a list of some basic terms (translated to convey the meaning):
| Azuchi arrow catch |
Busha : Martial Archery |
Bushi : warrior |
| Bushido The Way of the Warrior |
Dan : Master’s rank |
Dojo Training Hall |
| Hakama : Trouser-Skirt |
Hanare : To Release, To Fire |
Honza : Preparatory Line |
| Kamiza : Seat of the gods, usually adorned with a picture, flower arrangement, or scroll |
Kan Chu Kyu : Striking with continuous, penetrating force (motto of the Heki School) |
Keikogi Training shirt |
| Kimono : Traditional garment |
Kiza : Seated position with toes pointed upward |
Kyudo : The Way of the Bow |
| Kyudoka Archer |
Makiwara : Straw bundle |
Mato : Target |
| Mete : Right hand (horse hand) |
Muneate : Chest Protector |
Nerai : Aiming |
| Nobiai Stretching (before the shot) |
Obi Belt |
Rei Bow |
| Reisha : Ceremonial Shooting |
Shinto : Japan’s Nature-Based Religion |
Seiza : Sitting with toes extended |
| Shai Firing Line |
Shajo : Shooting Range |
Tenouchi : Left-hand grip |
| Tabi : Socks |
Tsuru : Bowstring |
Ya Arrow |
| Yabusame : Horseback archery |
Yu : Bow |
Yugake shooting glove |
| Yumi Bow |
Yunde Left hand (bow hand) |
Automatically translated by DeepL on 10th July 2026, 7:15 PM