Here are some common Japanese terms one would hear in a typical judo class or competition. 

 

Basic Terms & Directions

Japanese	English	Sound
Sensei	Instructor
Hajime	Begin / Start
Mate	Stop
Sore Mate	That is all
Seiza	Kneel
Rei	Bow
Ritsu Rei	Standing Bow
Kyotsukei	Attention
Migi	Right
Hidari	Left
Dojo	Judo Practice Room
Tori	Person doing the technique
Uke	Person whom the technique is applied to
Ukemi	Breakfall
Kuzushi	Breaking a person's balance
Uchikomi	Practice a technique without completing it

 

Body Parts & Clothing

Japanese	English	Sound
Ashi	Foot
Ashi Kubi	Ankle
Hiza	Knee
Goshi	Hip
Do	Body
Kata	Shoulder (also means a set of pre-arranged techniques)
Te	Hand
Kubi	Neck
Atama	Head
Judogi	Judo Suit
Obi	Belt
Eri	Jacket / Collar

 

Competition Specific Terms

See the Referee Signals Page for visuals of scores and penalties.

Japanese	English	Sound
Shiai	Competition / Tournament
Shiaijo	Competition Room
Joseki	Honoured Table
Ippon	Score: Full Point
Wazari	Score: Half Point
Yuko	Score: Quarter Point
Shido	Penalty: Minor
Hansukomake	Penalty: Disqualification
Sono Mama	Freeze / Don't Move
Osaekomi	The hold down has started
Toketa	The hold down is broken