What's ush translate to?
hymon
term for the dojo. I was told saying Ush is like saying "yea", a slang for
yes. Is this correct? Is it disrespectful to say Ush to an instructor?
Tom
Steve Grayston
hymon wrote:
Tom,
Depends what system you train in and who is your teacher? The term is 'Osu'
although said… Oss! It comes from the Japanese 'Oshi Shinobu' meaning
'Press-on', 'Forge ahead'. In the Wado system of Karate is is normally
disliked for the reasons you state. When only using 'Osu' instead of saying
'Oshi Shinobu' then you are using the English equivalent of saying 'Arite!'
instead of 'Are you all right' and it can appear impolite as would the English
I've just demonstrated.
You're teacher knows best for your dojo - follow his or her advice for they
are the key to your progression.
SG.
"Only learned in the things that mater in this life."
Rose Humphrey
> I was recently told that the term, "Ush", is not a grammatically correct
> term for the dojo. I was told saying Ush is like saying "yea", a slang for
> yes. Is this correct? Is it disrespectful to say Ush to an instructor?
The usual spelling is "osu" and it is a colloquial term which, strictly
speaking, it is rude to use to, or in front of, a woman.
I have never heard a Japanese instructor say it, but then they're all
men and I've never heard one tell people not to say it either.
You'll probably find more details at <http://bigred.mindspring.com>, an
absolute goldmine of a website for the curious karateka.
--
Rose
sig currently in the wash
Neil Tyra
> I was recently told that the term, "Ush", is not a grammatically correct
> term for the dojo. I was told saying Ush is like saying "yea", a slang for
> yes. Is this correct? Is it disrespectful to say Ush to an instructor?
> Tom
This question comes up frequently. So much so, that I collected some responses
and included them on my school's website. You can review that info at:
http://www.his.com/~neiltyra/osu.html