- Ashibumi
- The way of placing the feet when the [Yumi] is drawn.
- Atari
- Hitting the [Mato].
- Ateyumi
- The person who, in drawing the [Yumi], ignores the basics and is mainly concerned with hitting the [Mato].
- Awesebanare
- Hanare that is released by adjusting both hands without [Nobiai].
- Azuchi
- The place where [Mato] is positioned.
- Betaoshi
- The wrist is bent, and the [Yumi] is pushed forward with the palm of one's hand.
- Biku
- In [Kai], the draw contracts and the [Ite] unconciously and abruptly draws again.
- Boshi
- The part of the [Yugake] tha covers the tip of the thumb.
- Chijimi
- In [Kai], the [Kiryoku], shoulders, and elbows become slack.
- Chudo
- The correct body posture when drawing a [Yumi].
- Daisan
- The position in which half of the [Yajaku] has been drawn. Also called [Churiki].
- Dakimato
- Positioning the [Ashibumi] at a point behind the center of the [Mato].
- Dekata
- The left shoulder extends forward.
- Dogi
- Clothing which has [Tsutsusode] and not [Tamoto].
- Doho
- A tool used for tightly winding jute fibers on the [Tsuru] where the [Hazu] of the [Ya] is nocked.
- Dozukuri
- The way of readying one's body when drawing the [Yumi].
- Enso
- Preparing by making circle-like form with both of one's elbows, and not by stretching them.
- Fudeko
- A powder used in [Kyudo] to stop the [Nigiri] from slipping.
- Fushido
- The body is bent forward. Also called [Kagamudo].
- Geza
- The lower position. Also called [Shimoza].
- Giriko
- A powder used to stop the thumb of the [Yugake] from slipping. It is said to make a 'giri, giri' sound when applied. (A powder made from the oil extracted from boiled tree resin).
- Gobunotsome
- The fitting together of the five points of left and right fist, left and right shoulder, chest, according to the correct skeletal alignment.
- Godo
- The five physical states of [Kaeru], [Kagamu], [Kakaru], [Hiku], and [Chusei].
- Gogushi
- A sharpened piece of bamboo designed to hold the [Mato] in place at the [Azuchi].
- Goju Jumonji
- The five places of the [Jumonji].
- the [Yumi] and the [Ya],
- the [Yumi] and the [Tenouchi] of the [Oshide],
- the [Oyayubi] of the [Yugake] and the [Tsuru],
- the horizontal line connecting both shoulders crossing the vertical line at the center line of the chest,
- the vertical line of the neck and the [Ya].
- Gyosha
- One complete sequence of movements that comprise drawing the [Yumi].
- Ha
- The part of the [Yumi] that is gripped. The name derives from wrapping te [Nigirikawa].
- Habiki
- In [Yugamae], drawing the [Yumi] the length of a feather between [Yumi] and [Tsuru] with both elbows.
- Hachibunotsume
- Adding [Ashi], [Koshi], and [Hara] to the [Gobunotsome] to form the [Hachibunotsume] according to the correct alignment.
- Hadaire
- Returning the left sleeve when wearing [Wafuku].
- Hadanugi
- Removing the left sleeve when wearing [Wafuku].
- Hakiya
- A [Ya] that, having been released, slides along the ground in front of the [Mato] before reaching the [Azuchi].
- Hanakabushi
- The node of the bamboo near the middle of the [Yabane].
- Hanare
- The moment of releasing.
- Hangetsuno Nerai
- Aiming at half the target to the left side of the [Yasurito]
- Hansoku
- Half of the length of one's foot.
- Harauhanare
- A release that appears as if one is driving something away.
- Harigao
- The shape of [Yumi] as seen from the side-view when strung with the [Tsuru].
- Hashiriba
- When the [Ya] has been nocked, the [Hane] attached to the top.
- Haya
- The first of the [Ya] to be shot. The [Ya] is fletched with the surface of the [Hane] facing outward.
- Hayake
- Releasing a [Ya] before [Kai] has been reached, or releasing the [Ya] immediately after the [Kai] has been reached.
- Hazu
- {1} The part of the [Ya] where the [Tsuru] is nocked. {2} The two ends of the [Yumi] where the [Tsuruwa] are positioned.
- Hazumaki
- The winding and hardening of thread to fix the [Hazu] to the [Ya].
- Hazure
- Not hitting the [Mato].
- Hikagami
- The back or Hollow of the knee.
- Hikanuyazuka
- In [Kai], when the [Yazuka] has been fully drawn and [Tsumeai] and [Nobiai] begin to work.
- Hikiwake
- The method for drawing open the [Yumiya]
- Hikuyazuka
- In [Kai], when the [Yazuka] has been fully drawn, and the [Ya] is drawn still further.
- Himezori
- The gently curving line of the area below the [Kamikiritsumeto].
- Himezoribushi
- The node of the bamboo on the [Yumi] in the topmost section of the [Uchidake].
- Hinerikawa
- The leather glued to the base of the forefinger on the [Yugake].
- Hirakiashi
- Turning 90 degrees while in [Kiza] position.
- Hirazuke
- In [Kai], the back of the right hand faces forward.
- Hitote
- A pair of [Ya]. The [Haya] and the [Otoya].
- Hitotsumatosharei
- [Sharei] which is performed with three peopple shooting at the same [Mato]. (Situations with two or four people also possible.)
- Hizawoikasu
- A movement in [Kiza] in which the knee on the side carrying the principal object is lifted off the floor. Also called [Ikasu].
- Honza
- The position in [Rissha] two steps in front of te [Shai]; in [Zasha] three steps in front of te [Shai].
- Hozuke
- In [Kai], the [Ya] touches the cheek.
- Hozuriba
- The [Hane] facing inside when the [Ya] has been nocked.
- Itsukebushi
- The node of the bamboo closest to the [Yajiri].
- Ite
- A person who shoots with a [Yumi].
- Jiman
- {1} A condition of fullness at the moment of [Hanare]. {2} In [Kai], the moment of waiting for [Seiki] to become full.
- Jyundachi
- When performing [Gyosha] with several people, starting from [Ichiban] and each shooting one [Ya] in order.
- Kaeya
- Preparation of a replacement [Ya] in advance of unexpected situations. Also called [Yobiya].
- Kaeyumi
- Preparation of a replacement [Yumi] in advance of unexpected situations.
- Kaezuru
- Preparation of a replacement [Tsuru] in advance of unexpected situations.
- Kai
- Drawing [Yazuka] completely.
- Kaizoe
- The person who assists the [Ite] when [Sharei] is performed.
- Kakarido
- [Dozukuri] that is inclined towards the [Mato] also called [Totsudo].
- Kake
- Glove. Commonly [Yugake].
- Kakeguchi
- The place on the [Tsurumakura] of the [Yugake] where the [Tsuru] is positioned.
- Kakeguchi Jumonji
- The right angle of the [Boshi] of the [Yugake] and the [Tsuru].
- Kamikiri Tsumeto
- The cane wrapping that holds together the [Tsodake], the [Uchidake] and the [Uwasekiita].
- Kamiza
- The higher position. Also called [Jyoza].
- Karahazu
- During [Hikiwake] the [Hazu] becomes loosend from the [Tsuru], there is no [Yokobore] at [Hanare] and the [Ya] doesnt fly.
- Kashinjyotai
- Moving forward beginning on the [Geza] foot, and while moving back beginning on the [Kamiza] foot.
- Kasumimato
- A [Mato] marked with a white center and three concentric circles.
- Katabanare
- Releasing with one of either the right or the left hand.
- Kataire
- Measuring the strength of the [Yumi] without nocking a [Ya], or drawing the [Yumi] while warming up.
- Kataya
- A single [Ya], either [Haya] or [Otoya].
- Kihontai
- The four basic postures and eight basic movements.
- Kihontaikei
- The Tateyoko Jumonji and Goju Jumonji Taikei.
- Kinteki
- Placing the [Mato] at a distance of 28 meters.
- Kirisage
- Either right or left or both hands drop at [Hanare].
- Kiryoku
- The willpower that allows action to continue.
- Kiza
- A seated posture on the tip of te toes and with the knees on the floor and the back is lowered.
- Kobanare
- A smaller release by the Mete.
- Koko
- The skin between the baser of the thumb and forefinger on the [Oshide].
- Kuchiwari
- In [Kai], placing the [Ya] in the area of te line of the mouth.
- Kurikomi
- The movement taking the [Hazu] and moving it towards the [Tsuru] during [Yatsugae].
- Kusune
- A mixture of pine resin and oil applied when reinforcing the [Tsuru] or making the [Nakajikake].
- Maai
- Appropriately measuring the timing and distance of movements in [Gyosha].
- Makiwara
- A tightly bound straw bale used for practicing [Shajutsu].
- Matoshomen
- The direction of the target.
- Medori
- The field of vision.
- Mete
- The right hand. Also called [Katte].
- Metebanare
- Using the strength in one's right hand more than the left hand at [Hanare]. Also called [Kattebanare] or [Migitebanare].
- Mezukai
- The use of one's eyes.
- Migitebanare
- [Metebanare]
- Mitsugake
- A [Yugake] with three fingers.
- Mochimato Sharei
- [Sharei] which is performed with each [Ite] aiming at his or herown [Mato].
- Monomi
- Turning one's gaze to face the [Mato].
- Monomigaeshi
- Returning ones gaze after facing the [Mato].
- Morogake
- A [Yugake] with five fingers.
- Motare
- Having reached [Kai], the chance for [Hanare] is lost and [Hanare] isn't produced.
- Motohagi
- The place where the thread is wrapped on the [Yajiri] side when fixing the [Yabane] to the [No].
- Motohazu
- The lower end of the [Yumi] where the [Tsuruwa] is positioned. Also called [Shimohazu].
- Mukobane
- The [Hane] on the outside when the ya has been nocked. Also called [Togakeba].
- Munazuru
- In [Kai] the [Tsuru] touches the chest.
- Muneate
- A covering worn during [Gyosha] to guard the chest from the [Tsuru]. (In general it is used by women.)
- Nakajikake
- The section of te [Tsuru] where the [Ya] is nocked that has been reinforced with jute fibers.Foshi
- Nakaoshi
- The wrist is unbent, and in the center the middle finger and the thumb push the [Tenouchi].
- Nigiri
- The part of the [Yumi] that is gripped.
- Nobiai
- In [Kai], the [Kiryoku] becomes full and the body continuously flows outwards.
- Nobiyumi
- The [Yumi] that are longer than the standard 2.21 meters.
- Nokido
- [Dozukuri] that is inclined away from the [Mato].
- Nokikata
- The left shoulder is held back.
- Nokuhanare
- At [Hanare], the body pulls back and both hands release towards the front.
- Nonakabushi
- The node of the bamboo near the center of the [No]. (The second node from [Yajiri]).
- Noshirabe
- Following [Tsurushirabe], the step of examining the [No].
- Obanare
- The left and right hands release expansively.
- Ochi
- The last [Ite] in [Hitotachi] when performing [Gyosha].
- Ochikata
- The shoulders are not level, the right shoulder being lower than the left.
- Ochiruhanare
- A release that is lower in height than the shoulder.
- Okuribanare
- During [Hanare], the right hand returns in the direction of the [Mato].
- Omae
- The first [Ite] in [Hitotachi] when performing [Gyosha].
- Oshidegake
- The [Kake] used on the left hand.
- Otoya
- The [Ya] of a [Hitote] that is shot later. When it is nocked on the [Tsuru], the surface of the [Hane] faces inward.
- Rissha
- The [Ite] advances to the [Shai] in a standing position and remaining standing, nocks the [Ya] and draws the [Yumi].
- Sadamendoza
- The position from which the [Ite] as well as [Kaizoe] perform [Rei] towards [Wakishomen] during [Sharei].
- Sanju Jumonji
- The posture in which, when seen from above, the soles of one's feet, the lower back and the shoulders are aligned in one plane.
- Sanmiittai
- The body, the spirit and the [Yumi] join together to become one.
- Sashikata
- The left shoulder is higher.
- Sashinutai
- When moving forward, the left foot leads, when moving back away, the right foot leads.
- Seikitai
- The physical body filled with [Kiryoku] and energy.
- Seiko
- The center of the Mato. Also called [Seikoku].
- Seiza
- The formal upright sitting position.
- Sekiita
- The wooden blocks attached on the [Uchidake] side at both the upper and lower end of the [Yumi].
- Sekitomeita
- The wooden blocks attached on the inner side at the upper and lower end of the [Yumi].
- Sesshurei
- Bowing with the palms of one's hands placed on the floor, the tips of the fingers brought together at the knee.
- Shahohassetsu
- The eight steps which make up the shooting of the [Yumi].
- Shai
- The central position where [Ite] stands during [Gyosha].
- Shakai
- A [Taikai] at which the [Kyogi] is held.
- Shamen Uchiokoshi
- The method of [Uchiokoshi] starting from diagonal [Yugamae] to the left forward diagonal.
- Sharei
- The form of [Gyosha] that displays the basic attitude, movements, steps and technique for [Sha].
- Shibenohanare
- Aligning the four points of the left and right fist and left and right shoulder for ideal [Hanare].
- Shikenrei
- Bowing with the tips of the fingers touching the floor.
- Shikitai
- The physical body empty of Kiryoku or energy.
- Shimosekiita
- The wooden block attached on the [Uchidake] side at the lower end of the [Yumi].
- Shitagake
- A cloth glove worn under the [Yugake].
- Shitakirizumeto
- The cane wrapping that holds together the [Todake], the [Uchidake] and the [Shimosekiita].
- Shitanaribushi
- The second node of the bamboo from the bottom of te [Uchidake] of the [Yumi].
- Shitaoshi
- In [Tenouchi], the wrist is bent downwards, the left fist is turned upwards.
- Shitazuru
- The part of the [Tsuru] below the [Nakajikake].
- Shitazuruwo Hiku
- Drawing by pulling from below [Tsurumakura].
- Shitsu
- An error such as [Tsurugire], [Hazukobore] or dropping the [Yumi].
- Shizenno Hanare
- When the moment is full, [Hanare] happens naturally.
- Shoimato
- At [Shai], standing and facing to the front slightly forward of the center line of the [Mato].
- Shokon
- The area at the base of the hand.
- Shomen Uchiokoshi
- The method of starting with [Yugamae] in [Shomen], raising both elbows straight up to the height of [Uchiokoshi] and forming [Daisan].
- Sobaki
- The wood on both sides of the [Yumi] that is held between [Uchidake] and the [Todake].
- Sodesuribushi
- The third node of the bamboo from the [Yajiri]. Also called [Ottoribushi].
- Sonkyo
- A sitting posture on the tip of one's toes and with the knees not touching the floor.
- Sorido
- Leaning back at [Dozukuri].
- Subiki
- Drawing the [Yumi] without nocking a [Ya].
- Suki
- Posture and movement in which nothing is wasted.
- Sumashi
- Clearing one's thoughts and calming one's spirit.
- Tadayazuka
- [Kai] in which one's [Yazuka] iz drawn but without [Tsumeai] or [Nobiai].
- Taikei
- The form of one's physique. (One's build).
- Tanden
- The area of the abdomen below the navel.
- Tasuki
- A ribbon for tying up the sleeves.
- Tasukisabaki
- The method of tying up the [Tasuki].
- Tateyoko Jumonji
- The vertical line formed by the legs, lower back, spine, vertebrae of te neck, and the horizontal line formed by both shoulders, both arms, both elbows, and fingers on both hands making up the [Jumonji].
- Tenmonsuji
- A fold spanning the palm of ones's hand when the knuckles at te base of the fingers from te forefinger to the little finger are flexed.
- Tenouchi
- The method of gripping the [Yumi] with the left hand.
- Teru
- In [Gyosha], the [Yumi] is not vertical at [Hikiwake], but slanted. (The angle of the face is tilted back.)
- Teshita
- The part of the [Yumi] below [Nigiri].
- Teshitabushi
- The third node of the bamboo from the bottom of the [Todake], below the [Nigiri].
- Todake
- The outer face of the [Yumi] when it is strung with a [Tsuru].
- Togashira
- The part of the [Yumi] that includes the [Nigiri] and the [Yasurito].
- Tokakeba
- The [Hane] on the outside when the [Ya] has been nocked.
- Torikake
- Positioning the [Tsuru] in the [Yugake].
- Toriuchi
- Below the [Himezori], the area above the largest of the curves.
- Toriya
- Holding the [Otoya] in the right hand when shooting the [Haya].
- Toriyumi
- [Toriyumi no Shisei].
- Toriyumi no Shisei
- The correct posture for holding the [Yumi] and the [Ya].
- Tsumeai
- In [Kai], the condition in which all of the joints are engaged and [Nobiai] is possible.
- Tsunomi
- The base of the [Oyayubi] on the [Yunde].
- Tsurumaki
- A case for storing the wound up [Kaezuru].
- Tsurumakura
- A groove in the Yugake at the base of the thumb in whicjh the Tsuru is positioned.
- Tsurumasoroe
- Lining up the tip of the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger on the left hand.
- Tsurumichi
- The path that the [Tsuru] travels between [Yugamae] and [Kai].
- Tsurune
- The sound made at [Hanare] when the [Tsuru] hits the [Hitaiki] ([Himezori]).
- Tsurushirabe
- Inspecting the central part of the [Tsuru] at [Yugamae].
- Tsuruwa
- The ring-shaped part of the [Tsuru] for positioning on the [Hazu]. (The upper [Tsuruwa] is red and the lower [Tsuruwa] is white((purple?)).)
- Uchidake
- The inner face of te [Yumi] when it is strung with the [Tsuru]. Also called [Maedake].
- Uchikiri
- Gripping the [Yumi] so tightly that [Yugaeri] is not possible.
- Uchiokoshi
- The method for raising the [Yumiya].
- Urahagi
- The place where the thread is wrapped on the [Hazu] side when fixing the [Yabane] to the [No]. Also called [Uwahagi].
- Urahazu
- The upper end of the [Yumi] where the [Tsuruwa] is positioned. Also called [Uwahazu].
- Urazori
- The curving of the back toward the [Todake] when [Yumi] is unstrung.
- Uwabanare
- A [Hanare] in which both hands or the right hand release upwardly.
- Uwanaribushi
- The second node of the bamboo from the top of the [Uchidake] of the [Yumi].
- Uwaoshi
- The [Tenouchi] in which the wrist is bent upward and the palm of the left hand is positioned so it pushes downwards.
- Uwasekiita
- The [Sekitomeita] fastened to the [Uchidake] side of the [Urahazu].
- Uwazuru
- The part of the [Tsuru] above the [Nakajikake].
- Uwazuruwo Hiku
- A way of drawing the [Yumi] by pulling from above the [Nakajikake].
- Wakishomen
- The [Shinpanin Seki]. ((The judges seat?))
- Yadokoro
- The place where the released [Ya] comes to rest.
- Yaguchi
- The place where the [Yumi] and the [Ya] touch.
- Yaguchigaaku
- A space which sometimes occurs between the [Yumi] and the [Ya].
- Yairo
- A [Ya] veering in flight.
- Yakobore
- The [Ya], having been nocked but not yet released, loosens from the [Tsuru] and falls. Also called [Hazukobore].
- Yamakura
- The place where the [Ya] rests on the base of the [Oyayubi] of the left hand.
- Yamichi
- The space in which the [Ya] flies.
- Yanori
- The path on which the [Ya] moves forward. Also the line of the [Yasuji] when aiming in [Kai].
- Yasaki
- The part of the [Ya] on the [Yajiri] side.
- Yasuji
- The direction that the [Ya] flies.
- Yatsugaedosa
- The step of nocking the [Ya] on the [Tsuru].
- Yawatashi
- The first Sharei to take place at the beginning of a Shakai.
- Yajaku
- The length of the [Ya] appropriate for one's physical build. [Yazuka] increased by additional 5 to 15 cm.
- Yazuka
- Length from the center of the body to the tip of the fingers.
- Yazurido
- The cane wrapping above the [Nigiri] on the [Ya].
- Yazutsu
- A piece of equipement for storing the [Ya], a quiver.
- Yotsugake
- A [Yugake] with four fingers.
- Yotsuya
- Four [Ya], Two sets of a [Hitote] of a [Haya] and an [Otoya].
- Yu
- The upper torso is bowed forward 10 centimeters as a sign of respect.
- Yubukuro
- A bag used for storing the [Yumi].
- Yudaoshi
- The step of returning to [Toriyumi] posture following [Hanare].
- Yugaeri
- At [Hanare], the [Tsuru] rotates to the back of the left hand.
- Yugake
- A deerskin glove worn on the right hand.
- Yugamae
- The method of readying the [Yumiya].
- Yumaki
- A belt shaped cloth for wrapping and storing the [Yumi].
- Yumifutokoro
- In [Yugamae], the circular space between the [Ya] and the body.
- Yumihariita
- The board used to hold the [Uwahazu] when stringing the [Yumi].
- Yumitate
- A rack for standing up [Yumi].
- Yumiya
- The [Yumi] and the [Ya].
- Yunde
- The left hand. Also called [Oshide].
- Yundeno Hanare
- [Hanare] that occurs when the left hand appears to push the [Mato].
- Zanshin
- The condition of the spirit and the body immediately after the [Ya] has been released.
- Zasha
- The [Ite] performs [Rei]((?)) at the [Honza] in a seated((?)) position, stands and advances to the [Shai]. In the seated((?)) position, the [Ite] nocks the [Ya], stands and shoots.