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Fighters-Were generally SINGLE ENGINE airplanes that intercepted bombers, other fighters performing escorts for the bombers, reconnaissance planes, or they escorted their own bombers, as well as going out on their own recon flights or strafing missions. All nations (all combatants) simply referred to them as "fighters."
A list of Japanese fighter planes of WW2:
(Model, Allied Code Name, and Japanese designation)
- Aichi S1A Irving (Japanese designation, "Denko," Bolt of Light) - two prototypes only produced.
- Kawanishi N1K Rex (Japanese designation, Strong Wind)
- Kawasaki Ki-10 Perry (Japanese designation, Army Type 95 Fighter)
- Kawasaki Ki-43 Oscar (Japanese designation, Peregrine Falcon)
- Kawasaki Ki-45 Nick (Japanese designation, "Toryu," Dragon Slayer)
- Kawasaki Ki-61 Tony (Japanese designation, Swallow or Flying Swallow)
- Kawasaki Ki-100 - No Allied Code Name - (Japanese designation, Type 5 Fighter)
- Kawasaki Ki-102 Randy (Japanese designation, Ki-102a-Type Kō, Ki-102b-Type Otu, Ki-102c-Type Hei)
- Kyūshū J7W1 - No Allied Code Name - (Japanese designation, "Shinden," Magnificent Lightning) - Prototype only.
- Mitsubishi A5M Claude (Japanese designation, Type 96 carrier-based fighter)
- Mitsubishi A6M Zeke or Zero (Japanese designation, Navy Type O)
- Mitsubishi J8M - No Allied Code Name - (Japanese designation, "Shūsui," Autumn Water) and Mitsubishi Ki-202 (Japanese designation, "Shūsui-Kai," Sharp Sword Improved) and - did not enter production.
- Mitsubishi JM2 Jack (Japanese designation, "Raiden," Thunderbolt)
- Nakajima J1N1 Irving (Japanese designation, "Gekkou," Moonlight)
- Nakajima J5N - No Allied Code Name - (Japanese designation, Tenrai "Heavenly Thunder")
- Nakajima Ki-27 Nate and Abdul (Japanese designation,Type 97 Fighter)
- Nakajima Ki-44 Tojo (Japanese dsignation, "Shōki," King of Ghosts)
- Nakajima Ki-84 Frank (Japanese designation, Gale)
- Nakajima Kikka - No Allied Code Name - (Japanese designation, Orange Blossom)
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∙ 16y agoAs a collective group the Martial Arts of Japan are referred to as Budo.
Budo includes iaido, karate, judo, and all the rest of the types of martial arts.
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∙ 11y agoThat will depend on what he is studying. In many cases, adding 'ka' to the end of the word gives you the name. Examples would be Judo-ka or karate-ka.
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What is a traditional Japanese martial arts expert called?
A master
Do the Japanese do martial arts?
There are Japanese martial arts. There are individuals that practice them. It would be a stereotype to think that all Japanese practice martial arts. The actual percentage is pretty small and probably is about the same as in the US.
What are the Martial Arts school in Okinawa called?
Dojos. Dojo is Japanese for "place of the way". It can mean any formal training area, but typically it is associated with martial arts.
What were the only types of martial arts allowed under Japanese occupation?
Only Japanese arts were allowed.
Are martial arts Japanese?
Martial Arts refers to the skills used in combat. Every country has martial arts and some originated in Japan, but not all of them.
What is the Japanese word for martial arts practitioner?
karateka
Where would you work if you instructed martial arts?
You would teach in a martial arts school. The Japanese would call it a dojo.
How do you say martial arts instructor in Japanese?
"Sensei" means 'one who has gone before' and is usually associated with a teacher or mentor. You can call a martial arts instructor 'sensei' in Japanese.
Why is it called a gi in martial arts?
"Gi" is a generic term for dress. In Japanese martial arts, gi is the term used to describe the uniform the class wears. The style of the gi can vary with the style of the martial art, but the term remains the same.
What are judo karate kendo aikado Kung Fu examples of?
They are all martial arts from Asia. Kung fu is from China and karate is from Okinawa. Judo, kendo and aikido are Japanese.
What is the oldest Japanese martial arts of fencing with bamboo?
Kendo
What is belt called in Japanese martial arts?
It is called "obi". In English, it may also be referred to as "obi sash" or "kimono sash".
