Ninja Seishin

(1) Japanese

Ninja Seishintowa, Shin Shin Shikiwo Shinobu, Ninnikuseishinwo Konpontosuru.
Chijokuwo Shinonde, Uramiwo Houjisru, Nintaiseishinwo Yashinaukotoni Hajimarumonodearu.

Nintowa, Kokoronoueni Yaibaeo-oite, Yaibade Hitowo Kizutsuketari suruyouna monodewanaku, Kajoowaraku, Hananogotoki Jouaiwomotte, Heiwawo Tanoshimu monodearu.

Yueni, Taiwomotte, Shizenni Aiteno Kenwosake, Sugatawokesu, Kyojyutsutenkanno Myouwo-e, Icchou Kuninotametoka Ginotameni, Chi-Sui-Ka-Fu-Ku no Daishizenwo riyoushite, Aitewo seisurukotoga, Ninjano Konpon Gensokudearu.

(2) English Meaning

The essence of the Ninja spirit is fortitude:
Perseverance of mind, body and consiousness.
Endure shame, forget jealousy,
The origin is patience.

'Nin' is not placing 'blade' over 'heart' to hurt others.
'Nin' means 'kajo waraku,'
Truly strong and compassionate heart, pure as a tender flower,
Such heart shall enjoy peace.

Hence, attain the wonder of the changing strategy,
Your body shall naturally evade the opponent's sword.
In defence against the enemies of justice, society, and country,
Utilize nature's Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Air.

This is the fundamental principle of the Ninja.

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