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Glossary of Japanese Terms

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Ma	Exact, just.
Mae	Front.
Makikomi	To wrap or roll up.
Manaka	Centre.
Matsutemi-waza	Technique whereby the performer (tori) falls straight onto their back.
Mata	The inside top of the thigh.
Matte	Wait, break.
Mawari	To turn round.
Me	Eye.
Meijin	Expert, master.
Mi	Body (human).
Migi	Right (as opposed to left).
Mizu	Water.
Mokuso	‘Quiet thought’. Meditation.
Momo	Thigh.
Mon	Gate.
Morote	Both hands, two handed.
Mune	Chest.