This Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts Terms is intended to further the understanding of Students. If you wish to contribute additional terms please email us and animo@toyama-ryu.com.
| Rōmaji | Kanji | Description |
| Za | 座 | Seat, base, sitting. (suwari) |
| Zanbatō | 斬馬刀 | A type of long sword |
| Zanshin | 残心 | Remaining mind, follow through, a state of relaxed alertness. Total awareness, composure and preparedness after the action |
| Zantetsuken | 斬鉄剣 | Sword that cuts iron |
| Zarei | 座礼 | Bowing while sitting. |
| Zazen | 座禅 | Sitting meditation. |
| Zen | 禅 | A buddhist sect. |
| Zen Nihon | 全日本 | All japan |
| Zengosayu No Teki | 前後左右の敵 | Enemies in all directions |
| Zenkutsu Dachi | 前屈立 | Front stance. |
| Zenpō Kaiten | 前方回転 | Forward roll. |
| Zenpō Ukemi | 前方受身 | Forward fall. |
| Zenshin | 前進 | Advance, drive, progress. |
| Zenshin | 前身 | Antecedents, ancestor, previous position, previous existence, predecessor organization. |
| Zenshin | 善心 | Virtue, moral sense, conscience. |
| Zenyō | 善用 | Good use. |
| Zori | 草履 | Japanese sandals, Sandals for outside the dojo |
