Dojo Kun
Seek Perfection of Character
Be Faithful
Endeavor
Respect Others
Refrain from violent behaviour
Hitotsu, jinkaku kansei ni tsutomuro koto.
First, seek perfection of character.
Hitotsu, makoto no michi wo mamoru koto.
First, protect the path of truth.
Hitotsu, doryoku no seishin o yashinau koto.
First, foster the spirit of effort.
Hitotsu, reigi o omonzuru koto.
First, respect the rules of etiquette.
Hitotsu, kekki no yu o imashimuru koto.
First, guard against impetuous courage.
The prefix Hitotsu (variously tranlated as one or first) is used to indicate that all five principles are equally important. Another less literal translation of the Kun, though possibly a better contextual translation, used by many: