Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Kendo Philosophy

sutemi
捨身 【しゃしん】 (n) (Buddh) renouncing the flesh or the world; becoming a priest; risking one's life for others
捨て身; 捨身 【すてみ】 (n) at the risk of one's life

zanshin
残心 【ざんしん】 (n) follow-through (e.g., in archery)

rei
礼 【れい】 (n) expression of gratitude