"Ha" used in Japanese system names

Discussion in 'Off Topic Area' started by Kuma, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. Kuma

    Kuma Lurking about

    I came across some clips of a Yamaguchi-Ha Karate-Do Goju Ryu school and was wondering what the "Ha" meant. I'm not the best at Japanese by any means, but does it mean "from"?
     
  2. Fish Of Doom

    Fish Of Doom Will : Mind : Motion Supporter

    it means "line", afaik.
     
  3. Fish Of Doom

    Fish Of Doom Will : Mind : Motion Supporter

  4. Chris Parker

    Chris Parker Valued Member

    Yep, line, or branch, or a particular group. Another usage of it is "sect", referring to particular religious groups.
     

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