Many thanks to Shihan John Taylor (8th Dan) for this comprehensive list of Kyokushin Karate terminology as detailed in his book "Beginner To Black Belt - Authorized Kata Manual For Kyokushin Karate".
Counting
Ichi
1
Ni
2
San
3
Chi / Yon
4
Go
5
Roku
6
Shichi / Nana
7
Hachi
8
Ku
9
Ju
10
Niju
20
Sanju
30
Jonju
40
Goju
50
Hyaku
100
Ikkai
Once
Nikai
Twice
Sankai
Three times
Yonkai
Four times
Gokai
Five times
Rokukai
Six times
Nanakai
Seven times
Hakkai
Eight times
Kyukai
Nine times
Jukai
Ten times
Hyakuju
One hundred times
Kyakuman
1 million
Direction
Gedan
Down (lower level)
Chudan
Middle (middle level)
Jodan
Up (upper level)
Hidari
Left
Migi
Right
Mae
Front
Ushiro
Back / Rear
Yoko
Side
Naname
Diagonal
Shomen
The front
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