· Baka - Fool
· Banzai! - Lit. "Ten Thousand", used as a cheer
· Chotto matte kudasai - One moment please (equivalent of "brb")
· Dekashita - Nice going!
· Do itashi moshite - You're welcome
· Domo (arigato) - Thank you (very much)
· Giri - Duty, obligation, justice
· Gokoun-o inorimasu - Good luck or good fortune.
· Gomen nasai - I am sorry
· Hai, (wakarimasu) - Yes, (I understand)
· Iie, (wakarimasen) - No, (I do NOT understand)
· Ikimasho - Let's go.
· Konnichi wa - Hello
· K-wa - (short for Konnichi-wa) hello
· Kudasai- Please
· Ohayo - Good Morning
· Koe-i desu - It is an honor (to meet you.)
· O-medeto - Congratulations!
· Sayo - (short for sayonara) goodbye
· Sayonara - Goodbye, so long, farewell
· Shikata ga nai - Approximately "It can't be helped"
· Shimatta - Exclamation of dismay
· So ka - Oh? How interesting!
· Sugu - At once, immediately
· Sumimasen - Excuse me, pardon me
· Wakarimasu-ka? - Do you understand?
· Yoroshii desu - It is okay
· <bow> - Sign of respect
· Gyokusai - Lit. "Shattered Jade" used in reference to suicide attacks or suicide in face of defeat
· Katana - Sword, traditional weapon of the samurai
· Ki - Heart, mind, spirit, feeling
· Meiyo - Reputation, honor
· Ninjo - Humanity, sympathy
· Ninjutsu - Literally, "Art of Invisibility", the skill of the Ninja
· Ryu no tomo - "Dragon's Friends"
· Seppuku - Samurai ritual suicide
· Sensei - Respected teacher
· Shizen - Nature
· Teki - Enemy, opponent, rival
· Tengu - Long-nosed goblin
· -san - Used after introductions, it an informal greetings between friends
· -sama - Applied after a name to indicate Mr. or Ms, when first introduced
· -shi - used in formal writing and very formal speech for referencing a person unfamiliar to the speaker (such as the Coordinator, to most people).
· Buso-senshi - MechWarrior or AeroSpace Pilot
· Jokan - Noble Lady
· Jukurensha - Adept
· Sensei - Master Teacher
· Senshi - Warrior
· Shoshinsha - Novice
· Shudocho - Abbot, Master of an order
· Tono - Noble lord or My Lord
· Arm of the Dragon - Combined military forces of the DC, particularly the 'Mech forces.
· Claws of the Dragon - A dragon has five claws on each of its forelimbs, each represents a Military District.
· The Dictum Honorium - The book detailing the codes of conduct, first published by Omi Kurita I in c2360.
· Dragon Days - The period of time when, due to physical location and/or seasonal changes, a portion of the world experiences extended darkness
· Dragon's Blood - Another name for Jewelblood, a rare and precious gem-like substance.
· Dragon's Breath - A reference to the ISF.
· Dragon's Dove - The only friend of a dragon is a small, pale blue dove. Refers to any valuable service rendered by a lesser subject, or to needed assistance from an unexpected source.
· Dragon's Joy - The feeling of ecstasy that a Dragon experiences when a citizen fulfill his routine duties for the benefit of the Dragon.
· Dragon's Lair - A place of guaranteed safety.
· Dragon's Seeds - New worlds conquered by the dragon.
· Dragon's Tears - The dragon cries a single tear every time it is wounded. Refers to any Bushi or support staff killed in combat while in service to the dragon.
· Dragon's Teeth - Informal name for the Draconis Household Guard.
· Dragon's Time - The period of time between sunset and sunrise.
· Duke of the Dragon - The Duke of Luthien
· The First Egg - Shiro Kurita, the founder of the Draconis Combine.
· Eyes of the Dragon - The sole vulnerable part of a dragon.
· Fist of the Dragon - The Gunji-no-Kanrei.
· Heart of the Dragon - The sum of manpower, resources and facilities possessed by the Draconis Combine.
· Pillars of the Dragon - The Five Pillars of Society: Gold, Ivory, Steel, Teak and Jade.
· Pillar of Gold - The Government, the Coordinator.
· Pillar of Ivory - Faith, philosophy, codes of conduct.
· Pillar of Steel - The Military.
· Pillar of Teak - The culture and arts of the Combine.
· Pillar of Jade - The Economy, wealth, and commerce.
· Prince of the Dragon - The Prince of Luthien, heir apparant to the Coordinator.
· Smile of the Dragon - The dragon only smiles when it has defeated a worthy foe.
· Sons of the Dragon - The loyal and faithful followers of the dragon.
· Virtues of the Dragon - The dragon possesses five virtues: Bravery, Tenacity, Audacity, Integrity, and Wisdom.
· The Yellow Bird - The only real enemy of the dragon. Refers to the fact that any enemy can be a danger, no matter how small.
Address -- Always use proper forms of address
§ For those of equal or lower rank, like this: Name-san
§ For those of greater rank, up to Chu-sa, like this: Name-sama
§ For those of the ranks of Tai-sa, Sho-sho, Warlord, or for the House Leader and House XO, like this: Name-tono
§ If unsure whether someone outranks you, it's best to be extra polite. When in doubt, use Name-sama.
§ Call everyone by her or his BattleTech handle. Even if someone is a close friend of yours, please do not call