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# Kanji Hiragana Rōmaji Spoken in martial arts / dojo shorthand Notes 1 一 いち ichi “Ichi” → “Ich!” or “Hit!” The final vowel is clipped — sounds like “itch!” or “eetch!” 2 二 に ni “Ni!” Short, sharp “nee!” (quick exhale) 3 三 さん san “San!” Crisp, short “sahn!”