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A popular term used often in karate and other Japanese combat methods. The "OSS," a phonetic transcription is written with two Chinese characters: The first character meaning literally "pushing," symbolizing the fighting spirit, the importance of effort, and facing all obstacles - pushing them away - with a positive and unchanging attitude. The second character, meaning literally "suffering," expresses the courage and spirit of perseverance; suffering pains and resisting depression with patience and without giving up, always keeping spirits high.
If I was to compare it to a Western term, it would be "hoo-ah" used in the military. Oss can mean anything from "great job" to "yes sir" to "thank you".
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How do you say hello there in Japanese?
oss
How do you pronounce Osaka?
Oss-Ka.. if you prefer to have an actual Japanese accent.
What does 'oss' mean in Karate?
Osu is not a word used in Okinawan karate. The meaning has some rather militaristic type of strong assertiveness, masculinity and "we're going to kick butt" spirit in Japanese. It is out of place in many dojo and should never be used toward a Japanese person.
What are words containing the root word oss?
Some words containing the root oss are -fossil -ossify -ossicle -osseous -ossification -ossuary
What is the Greek word for genus?
γένος (genos, pronounced yen-oss)
What is the greek word for ram?
Κριός (krios, pronounced kree-oss)
What actors and actresses appeared in Oss Oss Wee Oss - 1953?
The cast of Oss Oss Wee Oss - 1953 includes: Charlie Bate as Himself - Narrator Charlie Chilton as Himself - Narrator
What nicknames does Derek Van Oss go by?
Derek Van Oss's birth name is Derek Todd Van Oss.
What is Oss's population?
Oss's population is 84,201.
When was Albert Oss born?
Albert Oss was born in 1818.
When did Albert Oss die?
Albert Oss died in 1898.
When was Arnold Oss born?
Arnold Oss was born in 1928.
