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Aa = Yes (informal)
Abunai = Dangerous, critical, grave,
Ageru- To give
Ai – Love
Aibou - Partner, accomplice, companion.
Afureru - To flood, to overflow, to brim over
Aikawarazu – As usual
Ai Shiteru = I love you (romantic love) “to know love”Aisatsu – Greeting, salutationAitai (kata) – I wanted to see you.Aiyamaru – ApologizeAkachan – Baby, infantAka(i) – RedAkarui – Bright, cheerful
Amari - Not very, not much, remainder, rest, remnant
Akemashite - omedetou - gozaimasu = Happy New YearAkeru - To open
Aki – Autumn, fall
Akirameru - To give up, to abandon
Amerika = AmericaAmerikajin =American (person)Anata = Formal "you", ("beloved, or dearest" if used between a married couple)Aneki = SisterAneue = Older sisterAniki = Brother, one's seniorAniue = Older brotherAnou = Umm…Anshin = relief, peace of mind, be at peace, don’t worry Ara/are = "Huh?”Are = "That [over there]" (not near either person)Arie nai– Not possible
Arigato = Thank you (informal).
Arigato gozaimasu = Thank you very much (formal)
Aruki/ku – To walk
Asa - Morning
Asagohan =BreakfastAsappara - In the early morning
Ashi = Leg, footAshita – Tomorrow
Asobu – To play, to visit
Asoko = [over] ThereAtama = head
Atari - Hit, success, reaching the mark, par
Atashi = Informal female "I"
Atarashii – New
Atarimae- Obviously, naturally
Ato = later, afterAu – To meet, to encounter [“aitai” – (I) want to meet (him/her)]
BBaai – Case, Situation, “Kono baai ja nai” “This is no time to…”Bacchiri - Perfectly, properly, right on the markBakaga = ImpossibleBakanisuru – To make fun ofBakari - Just, only, merely, nothing but
Bakemono = MonsterBangohan = DinnerBanzai- “hurray!”Batsu – PunishmentBen - Speech, dialect “Oosaka ben” Osaka dialectBento = Boxed lunchBare da – Found out, busted
Basho – Place, location
Betsu -DifferentBetsuni = Nothing, not really, not particularly. (Negative phrase)Bi – BeautyBijin = Beautiful womanBikkuri – To be surprised, to be amazed, to be frightened “bikkurishita”Binbou – Poverty, poor destituteBoku = "I" for male youthBoroboro - Worn out, beat up.
Boushi – Hat
Buji – Safe, alright, at peace
Buki - Weapon
Bun – Share, part, portion
Busai/Busu – ugly (Very rude)
Buta – pig
Byou – A second (as in time)
Byouki – Sickness, illness
C
Chan = Suffix for familiar person, It’s a term to address good friends. (Informal)Chanto – Perfectly, properly, exactlyChi = BloodChibi = Runt, dwarf, littleChichi (ue) = FatherChigau = Different, wrongChiisai/Chiisana - SmallChikai - Near, close by, shortChikaku - Near, neighborhood, vicinity
Chikara = Strength, powerChikoku – Tardy, tardiness, being late, lateness. Chikyuu = Earth (planet)Chizu - Map
Chotto = A little, a short time, a bitChotto matte = "Wait a minute!" “Wait a bit” Chou – ButterflyChou - super-, ultra-, hyper-Chuugakkou - Middle school, junior high school
Chuugaku-sei- Middle school student, junior high school student
DDai – Large, big
Daigaku = CollegeDaiji- Important, valuableDaijini – “Take are of yourself”<--- (greeting) To treasure, to take care of.Daijoubu = All right, O.K., Don’t worry, I'm okay, I'll be all right, etc.Dakara = So, thereforeDake – Only, justDakishimeru - To hug someone close, to hold someone tightDame = Bad, useless, no good, hopeless,Damaru = To be still, or silent. Damare! = "Shut up! /Silence!"Damasu = To trick, to cheat, to deceive.Dan – Group, team, brigade
Danna - Master, husband
Dattara – If that’s the case, if so then…Dare = Who (“donata” is formal)Deau - To meet, to encounter, to run acrossDe gozaimasu – Is used at the end of a sentence in place of desu.Dekai – HugeDekakeru – To depart, “gone out for a while”
Demo = However, butDenki – electricity, lightDensetsu = Legend, legendaryDensha - Electric trainDeru, dete - To leave
Deshita = "Was/were”Desu = Is/are/am, the verb “to be”Denwa bango wa nan desu ka = What is your telephone number? Dewa arimasen, ja arimasen = "Isn't/aren't"Dewa arimasen deshita, ja arimasen deshita = "Wasn't, weren't"Doite –Move “Doke” - move!Doji – Clumsiness, clumsyDoki-doki - A heartbeatDoko = WhereDokyou - Courage, bravery, nerve, gutsDomo arigatou gozaimasu = Thank you (most formal)Dono – A suffix that is a step above “San”, in respect; but not as respectful as “Sama”Dorobou - ThiefDou – How, in what wayDoubutsu – Animal
Dou itashimashite = Your welcomeDoushite = Why?Doushitemo – No matter what, by all/any means, at any cost
Douzo = Feel free, go ahead, please (giving permission)Douzo yoroshiku = Please treat me favorably (well)Doyoubi = "Saturday" (the day of Saturn, "Dosei", planet of the soil)
EEe – Yes (informal)
E - Picture, drawing, painting, sketch
Ebi - Lobster, shrimp
Eeto... = "Um..." or "erm...”Egao – SmileEien –Eternity, foreverEiga - Movie, filmEigo = English (language)
Engeki - Play (theatrical)
Engi - Acting, performance, drama, play
Enryo - restraint, reserve, hold back
Erasoni – Bossy, acting high and mightyErabu – To choose “Erabi” – chosen
Erai – great, celebrated
FFuan - anxious, uneasy, nerves
Fue- Pipe, flute
Fukai – Deep, thick
Furareru - To dump your boyfriend of girlfriend “furareda” I was dumped
Furigana – Small hiragana above kanji
Furo = BathFushigi = MysteriousFutari - Two people, pair, coupleFutaritomo – Both (people)Futon - Japanese style bedding
Futsuu - Normally, ordinarily, usually
Fuu - Method, manner, way
Fuuin – Seal, sealed
Fuyu – Winter
GGaijin = ForeignerGaki = Young, immature person.Gakkari – To feel disappointed, to lose heartGakkou = SchoolGakusei = StudentGaman - Patience, endurance, perseverance, tolerance
Ganbatte ne, ganbaru = To persist, to insist on, to stand firm “Do your best!”Geki – Play, dramaGenjitsu – Reality
Genkai – LimitGenkan – Japanese entranceway, entry hall
Genki = Energy, Health(y), robust, vigor, vitality.Genki da = “Cheer up!”, “be well”, “take care”, etc.Genki desu-ka = How are you? Are you doing well?Getsuyoubi = Monday (the day of the Moon)Ginkou - BankGirigiri - At the last moment, just barely_____-go = "_____ language”
Gochisou – Feast, or (treating someone to food)Gochisousama! = I'm finished! Thank you for the meal. ”It was a feast!”Gochisou suru – I’ll treat you to a mealGokai – Misunderstanding
Gokaku – You pass; equality, evenness, par, good match
Gokigen(yo) –Pleasant, “Have a pleasant day” (Formal)
Gomen Kudasai – Said when entering a house when you don’t see anyone there.
Gomen-nasai = I’m sorryGomi – Trash, Garbage
Guai – Condition, “duai dou desu ka” means, how’s your condition (physical)Guzuguzu – Slowly, dawdling
HHa = TeethHakase – Professor (w/ doctorate, PhD)Hakkiri – Clearly, bluntlyHako – Box Hashi – Chopsticks or bridge
Hashiru – To run
Haha (ue) = MotherHai = Yes (formal)Hairu – To enter, to break into, to join, to enrollHajime = Beginning, start, the first timeHajimemashite = Nice to meet you (for the first time)Han – half “Ichiji han” 1:30. Half past one O’clockHan – A suffix that is equal in value as “San”, used mostly in Kyoto. Hanbun = Half of a portion.Hana = Flower, noseHanabi – Fireworks Hanami - Cherry-blossom viewing, flower viewingHanashi = News, account, storyHanatsu = to free, to release Hanase = "release me!" or "let me go!" (command)Hanasu = To speak, to talkHannin - Offender, criminalHantai - Opposition, resistance
Happyou - Announcement, publicationHara – StomachHaru –SpringHastukoi - Puppy love, first loveHatsumimi - Something heard for the first timeHayai = Quick, fast, swift, early. Hayaku = Early, "hurry up" or "quickly" (command)Hazu – It should be soHazukashii – Embarrassed, shy, ashamedHebi = Snake, serpentHeiki – Fine, okHeian – Peace, peaceful
Hen = Weird, strangeHen - Area, vicinityHenji - Reply, answer
Henshin = Transform, changeHeta – unskillful, poor (of skill)Hetakuso – lousy, bad quality, unskilledHi = Day, fire, sun
Hidari – Left
Hidarigawa – Left hand side
Hidoi = severe, mean, cruel, harsh.Hikari = Light, (glare, gleam, ray)Hima - Free time, spare timeHimitsu – SecretHime(sama) = PrincessHiragana – Japanese symbols used to write Japanese originated words with.
Hiroi – Spacious, vast, wide.
Hirugohan = LunchHiyasu/Hiyase- To cool, to cool off, to refrigerateHito – personHitori – One person, alone, unmarriedHitori-bocchi – All alone, lonely, solitude
Hitori-kko – Only child
Hitotsu – one
Hitsuji – Sheep, lamb
Hitsuyou - Need, needed necessity
Hitsuji = SheepHiza – knee, lap Hoka – Other, else
Homeru - To praise, to admire, to speak well of, to compliment
Hondana – Book shelf
Hone – BoneHonki – SeriousHonmono – Authentic, genuine, “the real thing”Honno - Slightly, faintly “honno sukoshi” - Just a littleHonoo - Flame, blaze
Hontou = Reality, really Horeru - To fall in love, to be in loveHoshi- StarHoshii - Wanted, wished for, in need of, desiredHouhou – Way, method, meansHyotto, hyottoshite - Possibly, accidentally, could it be, by any chance.
I Ichiban = #1, first, the best, favorite, etc.Ichi nen sei – First year studentIi = GoodIie = No
Ijiwaru – “meanie” (person), Ijiwarui (object)
Iikagen – Right “iikagen ni shiro” means “act right/proper”
Ii kimi! – Serves you right! You got what you deserved!
Ika nakucha - I have to go.
Ikenai = Oh no! Must not do, don’t do it.Iki – Breath
Ikinari - Abruptly, suddenly, all of a sudden
Ikiru – To live
Iku, ikuzo, ikimashou, ikou, iki = To go, "let's go", Shall we go? , let’s go.Ikura – How much
Ima = NowImasara - Now, at this late hour Imi – MeaningImouto = younger sisterInochi = Life.Inori – Prayer, supplicationInu = Dog, dogs say “wan wan”Iranai – I don’t want it, I don’t need it.Iro – ColorIro iro – Various thingsIrrashaimase! = Welcome!Iru – present, presence “Dare ka Iru?” (Who is there?). Formal is “imasu”Ishi – WillIssho – With, togetherIsshoukenmei - Eagerly, with utmost effort, very hardIstumo = Always, constantly, ever, etcItachi = WeaseItadakimasu = “Let's eat!” (Formal) [A saying before you eat] Literally - to receiveItadaku - To receive, to take food or drinkItai = ouch!Itami – PainItoko – cousinItsu = WhenItsudemo – AnytimeIttai – What in the world.Itte-kimasu = "I'm taking off!" or "I'm leaving now!”Ittekuru – I go, I come
Isoide- in a hurry, hasten; ”hurry up” “with haste”Isu – ChairIu – To say
Iwa nai – “I won’t say it”
JJama – Hindrance, in the way.-Janai/-nai = a suffix, makes a word negativeJa ne = Cya later
Janken = "Rock, paper, scissors”, the complete phrase is "Janken, Pon!"Jibun = Self, yourselfJigoku – Hell
Jiji - Grandfather, old man
Jiko - Accident, incident, trouble, circumstances
Jujitsu - Fact, truth, reality
Jikan - Time (Ji – Hour)-jin = "[country] person" Amerika –jin (American person)Jinsei - This world, lifeJishin – ConfidenceJishin - earthquakeJishin- Ones self, personally Jitensha – bicycleJitsu wa = "Actually..." Josei – Woman, lady
Joudan - JokeJoudan janai ="This is no joke!" or "you've got to be kidding!” etc.Joudeki – Good performanceJouhou – InformationJoukyou - Circumstances, situation
Jouken - Conditions, termsJouzu – Very good (best)Joou-sama – Queen Jugyou - Lesson, class workJunbi - Preparation, arrangements, provision, reserveJuubun - Plenty, enough, sufficient, satisfactory
KKaban - Bag, briefcase
Kaeru – To come back, to return, to go backKagami - MirrorKage – Shadow
Kaieru – Frog, frogs say “kero kero”
Kaijuu – MonsterKaimashita/ Kaimono- ShoppingKaite – write “kaku” – to write
Kakkoii! = "Cool!” handsomeKako - the past
Kakugo - Readiness, preparedness
Kakurenbo(u) – Hide and seek (Game)
Kakureru - To hide, to be hidden, to conceal oneself
Kamaimasen, kamawanai – It doesn’t matterKamau - To mind, to care about, to be concerned about (kamaimasen) - I don’t mind.
Kamen – Mask
Kami = God SamaKami - HairKami - PaperKamo/ kamoshitenai – MaybeKanaeru - To grant (request, wish)Kanarazu – DiffidentlyKangaeru – To Think, thoughts, ideasKanji – Characters used in Japanese writing that are very complex, and often constructed with many strokes. There are over 5,000 kanji. Kanji originated in China.Kanjiru - to feel, to senseKankei – Relation, connection “kankei nai” = “Nothing to do with (me)”Kakkou - Shape, form, posture
Kana - Japanese writing style consisting of “Hiragana” and “katakana”
Kanben - Pardon, forgiveness, forbearance
Kanben-shite (kure) – “Give me a break” (slang?)
Kanbyou - Nursing (a patient)
Kanchigai - Misunderstanding, wrong guess
Kangeki - Deep emotion, impression, inspiration, touching
Kani – Crab
Kanojo - Girl friendKanousei - Potentiality, likelihood, possibility
Kanpai – “cheers!” (A toast)Kansei - Complete, completionKanzen - perfection, completeness
Kao – faceKaori - Fragrance, nice smell
Karada - Body, healthKarai – Spicy, salty
Karasu – Crow
Kare – He
Kashu - Singer
Kata – Shoulder
Kata - Person
Katakana – Japanese symbols used to write foreign words with.
Katte - One's own convenience, one's way
Katteni - willfully, as one pleases (“katteni shiro” – Do what ever you want)
Katsu – To win
Kawa - River
Kawaii = Pretty, cute, lovely, charming,Kawai sou (ni) = "How sad", poor thingKawaru, kawata – To changeKawatta - Particular, unusual, differentKayoubi = "Tuesday" (the day of Mars, "Kasei", planet of the fire)Kaze = Wind, “cold” (illness)Kazoku - FamilyKechi - Cheap, stingy
Kedo = Although it is, but, however.Keiji - Detective (police)Keisatsu - PoliceKe-ki = CakeKekkou - splendid, nice, wonderfulKekkyoku - After all, eventually, in the end.
Kenka(i) – Fight, argue, quarrel
Kesa – This morning
Kibishii - Severe, strict, stern, intense (cold) Kibou - Hope, wish, aspiration (strong desire, longing)Kibun - Feeling, mood
Kieru, kieta – To disappear, to vanishKi-ga-suru – To have a hunch, to feel a certain way
Kiken – Danger
Kikoeru – To hear, to be heardKiku = To listen, to askKimeru, kimeta – To decide
Kimi = Standard "you"Kimochi = Feeling, sensation, moodKinchou - Tension, mental strain, nervousness
Kininaru - To be on one's mind, to worry one, to feel uneasyKinishinaide/Kinisuruna – Don’t worry about it.Ki-no-sei – “My imagination”
Kinyoubi = "Friday" (the day of Venus, "Kinsei", planet of the metal)Kioku – Memory, recollection, remembranceKirei = Pretty, lovely or clean, neat, pureKireru - To cut well, to be sharp, to break, to snapKiri – Mist, fogKiri - Limits, end, boundsKiri – “to cut” Kiseki – MiracleKisetsu - SeasonKitanai - Dirty, unclean, filthy
Kitsune = FoxKitto = Surely, undoubtedlyKiosukete = Be carefulKizu = Wound (physical cut)Kizuite –To noticeKochirakoso - It is I who should say so, the pleasure is all mine.
Kodomo = ChildKo-hi- = CoffeeKoi! = "Come here!” or "Come on!"Koi – Love, carpKoibito = Beloved, lover, sweetheart, Dear, wanted, beloved, darling ect.Koi Shiteru – I love you (romantic love)Koitsu – This guykoko = "Here" (near speaker)Kokoro = Heart, mind, soulKokuhaku - Confession, acknowledgement
Komaru – To be troubled, to be worried, to be bothered
Konbanwa = Good evening (after 5pm)
Koneko = KittenKonnichiwa = Hello, good afternoon.
Konyakusha - Fiancée
Koori - Ice, shaved ice
Kore = "This" (near the person speaking)Kore wa nan desu ka. = "What is this?"Korosu - to killKoshi = BackKotaeru/ kotaete! = to answer, (answer me!)
Kotoba - Words
Kotowaru - to refuse, to decline
Kouban - Police box
Koubutsu - Favorite dish, favorite food “Daikoubutsu” – Most favorite food
Kouei - Honor, privilege
Kougeki - Attack, strike, offensiveKoukai - Regret, repentance
Kou kou – High school
Kou kou-sei – High school student
Kowai = Scared, scary, fear, afraid, frighteningKowareru – To break, to be broken
Kowasu - To break, to break down
Kubi = NeckKubi - Fired (from a job)Kuchi – Mouth
Kudasai = PleaseKui- “to eat”, “Kuimono” = food (guy words)Ku-ki = CookieKun = It is used for under classman by upperclassman, you can also use this with a boy in your own class. Teachers use it to students, used with boys and girls.Kuni – Country
Kurai – Dark, dim, dullKurai – Amount, about, around
Kurashi – (place of ) living
Kuroi - BlackKuru = To comeKurushii - Painful, difficult,Kusai - StenchKusuri = MedicineKuuki- Air, atmosphereKuwashii - Knowing very well, detailed
kuyashii - Regrettable, mortifying, frustratingKyoiku- Education majorKyoku - Tune, piece of musicKyonen – Last year Kyou = TodayKyoudai – SiblingsKyoukai – ChurchKyoukasho – Text bookKyoushi – Teacher, instructor, professorKyoumi – Interest, (kyouminai means “not interested”)Kyuukei - Rest, break, recess, intermission
MMaa maa = so-so, average/ or "Now, now”; a phrase used to placate someone. ;_;Maboroshi = Illusion
Mabushii – Radiant, bright
Machigainai = There's no mistake; machigai alone means “mistake”.Machi-nasai – Wait (formal)Mada – (not) yet, still
Mado – Window
Mahou = MagicMae – before, pastMai – Every
Maigo - Lost
Mainichi = "Everyday"Maita! – “This is bad”, “I’m in a pinch”, “I’m beat”
Maitta – Things are bad, I’m in a pinch.Majime/maji – Serious, diligent, honest. Makaseru = To entrust to another, to entrust to, to leave to, to count on.Makeru = To lose, to be defeatedMama – At this rate, as it is nowMamoru = to protect, to guard, to obeyManga = Japanese comic bookMangetsu – full moon
Mani-atta – On time, in timeMaru – Circle, “correct” Marude – “It’s almost like…”, “as if”Masaka = Can it be? It can't be!Masugu -Straight, straight ahead, direct, uprightMata – Again
Matashita = See you tomorrow
Matsuri - Festival
Matta ne = See you later
Mattaku = It’s a General _expression of annoyance.Matte! = Wait!Mazu - First (of all), to start with
Mazui -Bad, awkward, unwiseMe = EyeMecha - Extremely (Kansai dialect)
Mechakucha - Messed up
Megumi, megumu – To bless, blessing, grace
Meieri – OrderMeiwaku – trouble, annoyance
Mendou – Trouble, difficulty, care, attention
Mendoukusai - Bother to do, tiresome, troublesome
Meshi – Meals, food. Also slang for “meal”Mezasu/ Mesashite –To aim at, striving for
Mezurashii – Rare, unusual. Mezawari - Obstructing a view, eyesore (unpleasant sight)Michi - Road, street, way, methodMigi(gawa) – Right hand side
Migoto – splendid, magnificentMigurushi – disgraceful, ugly, unsightlyMikata - Fiend, ally, supporterMimi = EarMinna = EveryoneMiru = "To see/watch"Mise - Store, shopMitai! = Look!Mizu = WaterMizugi – Women’s bathing suit.
Mizuumi – Lake
Mochiron = Of course, without a doubt, certainlyModore, modote, modoru – To turn back, to returnModosu – To restore, to put back.Mokuteki - Purpose, goal, aim, objective, intention
Mokuyoubi = "Thursday" (the day of Jupiter, "Mokusei", planet of the tree)Mondai – Problem, question
Monku- Complaint
Mono –Thing, objectMonshou – Crest
Mottainai – Wasteful
Motte – Carrying, with, by, by means of, because, in view of
Mori = ForestMoshi = If, supposingMoshikashite – “what if”, MaybeMoshi moshi = Hello, on the phone.
Moto – Original
Motomoto - Originally, by nature, from the start
Motto = More
Mou ii = A phrase, means "no more" or "that's enough!"
Moushi-wake (gozaimamen) – Apologies
Mucha – Over do, over work
Muda – Futile, uselessness
Mukae - Meeting, to pick up someone.
Mukashi – old
Mukatsuku - To feel irritated, to get pissed off
Mune – Chest, breast
Murasaki - Purple color, violet
Muri – Impossible, unreasonable, overdoing it.
Musekinin - Irresponsible person
Mushi –Insects, bugsMushi - Disregard, ignoreMusume – DaughterMuteki (ni) - Invincible, unrivaled, matchless
Myouji – Last name, family name
NNa, namae = NameNaisho = Secret (between friends)Naka = InsideNaka – relation, relationship
Nakama – partner, associate, companionNakanai = Don't cry
Naka yoshi/yoku – Friendly, get along well.
Naku – To CryNakunaru – To die, to disappear, to get lost
Nandemo – what ever, anything.Nanimo = NothingNanimokamo - Anything and everythingNaosu – To heal, to cure, to fix, to correct
Nantoka - Somehow
Nantonaku - Somehow, for some reason or another
Nara – If, in that caseNaruhodo – Said when someone comes to an understand of some thing, “I get it” “I see”
Nasakenai – Pathetic, miserable, pitiable, shameful
Natsu –SummerNatsukashi- NostalgicNatsu yasumi – Summer vacation
Naze = Extreme “why”Nazo/Nazonazo- Riddle, puzzleNe = Right (as in "correct") or “hey!”Nebokeru – To be half asleepNegai - Desire, wish, request, prayer, petitionNeko = Cat (a cat says “nyaa nyaa”)Nemui- SleepyNen – year
Nenrei – Age
Neru – To sleep
Nensei – Year in school; Ichi nensei – First year. Ni nensei – second year. Etc…
Netsu – Fever, temperature
Nezumi = Mouse, ratNiau- to suit, to match: “That dress looks good on you”Nichiyoubi = "Sunday" (the day of the Sun) <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><!--[endif]-->Nigeru, nigero = To flee, to escape, to run awayNihon = JapanNihonjin = "Japanese (person)"Niku = MeatNikuman = Pork bunsNikushi(mi) – Hatred
Nin – Person
Ningen – Human
Ningyou- Doll, puppet, figure
Ninki - Popular
Nioi – Smell
Nira – leek, scallion
Nisemono – Imposter, fake, false
Niteru – Looks like, similar in looks
Nodo = ThroatNomimono = "Drink(s)”Nomu = "To drink"Noni - Although, even though, in spite ofNoroi – a curse, cursedNozomi - Wish, desire
Nuigurumi – Stuffed animal/toy/doll
OObasan = Aunt
Obaasan = GrandmotherOboeru, oboeta, oboetaru = To remember
Ocha = "Green tea"Ochikomu/Ochikonde – To feel down (sad)
Ochitsuite- Calm downOdorokasu- To surprisedOhayou-gozaimasu = Good morning
Ohisashiburi = It's been a long time or "long time no see"Oishii = Tasty, DeliciousOshiire – Japanese style closet
Ojisan = Uncle, or "mister"Ojiisan – GrandfatherOoji-sama = PrinceOkaasan = Mother.Okage(de) – Backing, assistance, thanks to you, because of, thanks to
Okami (sama) – Hostess, GodOkane - MoneyOkashi = Candy, sweetsOkashii –Strange, weird, funnyOkaeri nasai = Welcome homeOkawari = Second helpingOkiru = To get upOkotteru- angryOkyakusan = GuestOmae = (Casual men's "you")Omedetou- gozaimasu = CongratulationsOmedetou = Congratulations! An auspicious occasion!Omiyage – Souvenir (Generally food)Omoi- HeavyOmoi - Thought, feelings, emotionOmoidasu – to remember, to recallOmoikiri – With all one's strength (heart)Omoshiroi - Interesting, amusingOnaji – Same identical, equal
Onaka ga suita – I’m hungry
Onegai-shimasu = Please, pretty please (formal)Onee-san = Older sisterOngaku- MusicOni - OgreOnigiri= Rice ballOnii-Chan = Older brotherOnna – WomanOokami = Wolf
Oosawagi - Clamour, a loud uproar, noisy commotionOre = (Informal men's "I", very manly)Oroka – Foolish
Osewaninarimasu – To be indebted
Osoraku - Perhaps
Otanjoubi- omedetou- gozaimasu =Happy birthdayOto – SoundOtoko = ManOtousan = Father Otouto = Younger brotherOuen - Support, assistance, help, reinforcement, rooting
Ou-sama – kingOwari = "The end", finished, doneOyabun – Boss, chief, head, The big guy in charge -^_^-
Oyaji = "Old man", as in your dadOyasumi nasai = Good night formally
Oyomesan - Wife
PPan = BreadPeko-peko – To be very hungry
Pera-pera – Fluent
Pengin = PenguinPika-pika – Glittering, sparkling
Pittari - Exactly, neatly, perfectly
Pun – Minute
RRaku - Comfort, ease
Rakuen – Paradise
Rakushou – Easy victory, “A piece of cake”
Rai shuu – Next week
Ra-shii – Like something, seems so, appears like
Rei – Spirit, soul, departed soul, ghost
Rei – Zero, naught
Rei - expression of gratitude “Rei o agemasu” – I give my thanks
Renraku - Communication, connection
Renshuu – Practice
Rippa –Splendid, fine, elegant, Grand
Risu –Squirrel
Riyuu – Reason
Roumanji – Arabic characters used to describe Japanese words, which follow the pronunciation pattern of Japanese.
Ryou – DormitoryRyoukai - A message is received and understood-"Roger!"
Ryoushin – Both parents
Ryu = Dragon
S Saboru- To be lazy, to be truant, to be idle
Sabori – Skipping class
Sai – Years old, age
Saifu – Purse, wallet
Saigo – Last
Saikyo – Strongest, best
Saiminjutsu – Hypnotism
Saisho – Beginning, first
Sagaru/Sagate - To fall, to fall back, stand back, decrease
Sagasu – To search
Sagate – Stay back, step back
Sakana = Fish, fish say “paku paku”Saki – Ahead, first---- “Saki ni ikimas” = I’m going ahead first.Sakki – Some time ago, before, that time.
Sakura = Cherry blossomSakusen – Strategy, planSaikin- LatelySainou - Talent, abilitySaitei – The worst, last, scum
Sama = It is a suffix which is used to address someone of a high status whom you show a lot of respect for. Sama would also be used toward royalty, as in Van Sama that’s like “lord van” or a butler would say Matthew Sama it like “Master Matthew”
Samashite- Hang in there! “Me o samashite”
Samui – Cold (weather, feeling cold)
San =Mr. or Mrs. (suf) it is used with a person you don’t really know; or an older person whom you show respect. When meeting someone new in Japan it’s important to show respect, so using “san” even if you don’t know them well is good. When you get to know them better then you could call them “kun” “Chan” of maybe even there name with out a suffix but you would need permission. Sansei - Approval, agreement, support, favor
Sassato – Quickly, hurry up and…
Sasuga – As expected
Sato - Village
Saware naide! – Don’t touch me!
Sawaru - To touch, to feel
Sayonara = Good bye, farewell
Sekai – WorldSei – holy
Seifuku - Uniform, regulation dress
Seigi - Justice, right, righteousness
Sei-ippai – To the fullest, with all one’s might.
Seikai – Correct, right
Seikou – SuccessSei no! – Heave ho!
Sei rei sama – Holy spirit
Seisei-doudou – Fair and square
Seito – Student (High school and below only)
Seiyuu = Voice actor/actressSekai – World
Seki – seat
Sekinin – Responsibility
Sekkaku - with trouble, at great pains, long-awaited, at great expense or trouble
Semai - Narrow, confined, small
Semete – At least
Sempai = An older person whom you look up to. (A role model) Senior (at work or school): superior, elder upperclassmen, predecessor. (Essentially someone who has studied or been there before you)Senkou – Major (in collage)Sensei = Teacher, doctor, or a person skilled in their field.Senshi – Soldier, warriorSerifu - Speech, words, one's lines, remarksShaberu = to talk, to speak, to chat, to chatterShachou - Company president, manager, directorShi – city
Shiawase = happiness, good fortuneShiburaku – A little while
Shigoto - Work, occupation, employment
Shi ka – Nothing but.
Shikari-shite = "hang in there! Or "snap out of it!”Shikashi = However, but,Shikata ga nai = "No help for it," "No way to avoid it," "Nothing left but to deal with it."
Shiken - Examination, exam, test
Shimei - Mission, errand
Shin-jin – New person
Shinjiru, shinji = to believe, to have faith, to trustShinka – Evolve
Shinpai = Worry, concernShinpan = JudgmentShippo – Tail
Shiroi - whiteShiru – To know, to understand
Shishou – Master, teacher
Shita - Under, below, beneath
Shitsukoi - Insistent, obstinate, persistent, stubborn
Shitsumon – Question, inquiry
Shitsurei – Rude
Shitsureishimasu – Excuse me
Shiwaza – doing, act, action, deed
Shizuka - Quiet, peaceful
Shizukani stite – Be quiet
Shokuji – Meal
Shougakkou – Elementary school
Shougaku-sei - Elementary school student
Shou ga nai is an abbreviated form
Shoujiki- Honestly
Shoujo = Little girl, daughter, young ladyShoukai – Introduction. “Shoukai suru” – To introduce (someone).
Shokuryou - food
Shounen = Young boyShourai – FutureShugyou – Training, practicing martial artsShujutsu - Surgical operation
Shukudai – Homework
Shumi - Hobby, tastes, preference
Shuu – State
Shuu - week
Shuumastu - weekend
Shuuchuu - Concentration, focusing the mind
Soba(ni) - Near, close, beside
Soko = "There [near you]"Sonna = “That can't be!" or "no way!"Sono koto yori – More importantly, instead of that.
Sora – SkySora mimi – Hearing thingsSore = "That [near you]" (near the person being spoken to)Sore ni – besides, moreover
Soro soro = Soon
Soretomo – Or, or else
Saseru/Sasete – do cause someone to do/feel something.
Soshite – AndSoto - OutsideSou desu ne = Yes it is; "sou sou" can mean "oh yeah", and "sou" on its own can also mean, "yes". Sou nan da is an informal way of saying it. "That's right." or "Let's see...”Souji - Cleaning, sweepingSou ka = Is that so?Sou ieba = Remembering a certain fact from memory. “Now that you mention it…”Subarashii = Wonderful, splendid, magnificentSubete – All, the whole, entirely
Sugi – Over doing it, too much, too.
Sugoi = Terrific, amazing, great, wow, terrible,Sugoku – VerySugu – StraightSuguni – Right away, immediately
Suiyoubi = "Wednesday" (the day of Mercury, "Suisei", planet of the water)Suki = To like, to love, to be fond ofSukinishite/sukinishiro – Do whatever you want.Sukkari - All, completely, thoroughly
Sukoshi = A bit, few, slight, little, some, small quantity "to a small degree".Sukui/sukue- Help, assist, aid.Sukunakutomo – At leastSumanai – “I’m sorry”, (guy’s word, Informal)Sumimasen = “Excuse me!” “Excuse me
Suna – Sand
Sunao – Obedient, honest
Suru = To do (shimasu)Suzu - Bell
TTabemono = "Food(s)"Taberu = To eatTabun = Probably, perhapsTachi - Quality, nature (of person)
Tadaima = I'm home, I'm back
Tadashii – However, butTai – V.S., verses, ageist.Taichou - Captain, leader, commanding officerTaihen = Awful, dreadful, terribleTaido – Attitude, mannerTaisetsu = Important
Taishita (koto) - Great, important, significant, a big deal, considerableTakai = Tall, high, expensiveTako – Octopus
Takuramu/takuranderu - To scheme, to plan, to play a trick
Takusan – many, a lot, muchTama- A generic name for a cat.Tamago = EggTamani – Occasionally, once in whileTamashii - Soul, spiritTamatama - Casually, unexpectedly, accidentally, by chanceTameni - For the sake of, to one's advantage (good, benefit)Tani – Valley
Tanomu – To request, to beg, to ask “Tanomi” – Request
Tansu – Chest of drawers
Taosu- To throw down, to beat, to bring downTashika - Certain, sure, definiteTashikameru/tashikamete – To make certain, to confirmTashikani - Surely, certainlyTasukeru, tasukete = To help, to save, to rescue, to give relief toTatakai - Fight, battle, struggle, conflict
Tatoe - If, even if, though, although
Tatoeba - For example
Tatsu/tate – to Stand
Te = handTegami – LetterTeki – Enemy, rival
Tekkiri – Thinking certainly that something was true but wasn’t.
Ten – Heaven, sky
Ten – Points, mark, score, grade
Tengoku - Heaven, Kingdom of Heaven, paradise
Tenkousei – Transfer student
Tennyo = Heavenly nymph, celestial maidenTensai – GeniusTenshi = AngelTereru - To be shy, to feel awkward
Tezukuri – Handmade
To = AndToboke - To play innocent, to feign ignorance
Tobokenaide – Don’t play dumb
Todana – Cabinet, cupboard
Toire - ToiletToki = Time, or occasionToki doki = Sometimes, from time to timeTokorode – By the wayTokubetsu – SpecialTomodachi = FriendTomeru – StopTooi – Far away, distantTora = TigerTori – Bird, Birds say “pii pii” or “piyo piyo”Toriko – Captive, slaveTorimodosu - To take back, to regainTotemo = VeryTotsuzen - Abruptly, suddenly, all at once
Touzen - Naturally, obviously Tsubasa = WingsTsugi = NextTsukai – To useTsukamaeru/ tsukamaeta – To catch, caught, to hold on to
Tsukare - Tiredness, fatigueTsumaranai - Insignificant, boringTsumari – In other words
Tsumetai – Cold (object)
Tsumi – Sin, crime
Tsumori – Intension, plan, meaning
Tsurai – Painful, heart-breaking
Tsureru/tsurede – To bring with
Tsuyoi – Strong, powerful
Tsuzuku - To be continued
Tsuzukeru - To continue on
UUwasa –Rumor, gossip, common talkUchi = HouseUe - Above, over, on top of, up, upper part, summit.
Ugoku- To move, to stir, to shift, to shakeUma = Horse Umai = Yummy, delicious, good
Umarekawari - rebirth, reincarnation
Umarekawaru - To be born again, to make a fresh start in life
Umareru – To be born
Umeboshi - dried plum (pickled)Un – Yes (informal)Unmei = FateUragiru - To betray, to turn traitor to, to double-crossUrami - Grudge, malice, bitternessUrayamashii – EnviousUreshii = Happy, glad, pleasant.Urusai = Noisy, loud, fussy. The command means, "Be quiet"Usagi = RabbitUshi = CowUso = A lie, falsehood, incorrect fact.
Usotsuki- A person who lies, a liar.
Utsukushii – Beautiful
Uzai – Annoying
WWai! = Yay!Waga – my, our
Wagamama – Selfishness
Wakaru/wakatta/wakarimashita = “To understand", "I understand, I know, I get it"Wakaranai = "I don't understand, I don't get it”Wakare - Parting, separation, farewell
Wake - Meaning, reason, circumstances
Wakuwaku - Tremble, get nervous, to be excited
Wana = TrapWanko- Puppy (This word is not used much, “Ko-inu” is more common)Warai – smile, laughWare - I, me, oneself, selfWareware - WeWarui = Bad, inferior Wasureru/wasereta- To forget, I got.Watakushi = Formal "I"Watashi = Standard "I"Watasu/watase –To pass over, to hand overWaza - Deed, act, work, performance
Wazato – On purpose
Wazawaza - Expressly, specially
YYabai = Miserable, dangerous, "This is bad!"Yakamashii – Noisy, “shut up!”Ya-kimochi – JealousYakusoku = Promise, oathYama – Mountain
Yameru, yamete/yamero! = To stop, -----Stop!Yappari = As expected (“Yahari” is formal)Yarinaosu - To do over again, to redo, to start over
Yarou – Bad person, rascal, scoundrel, mischievous, no principlesYaru – To do it
Yasashii - Nice, gentle
Yasui - Cheap, inexpensive
Yatta! ="Hooray!"" "I did it!" and "Yay!"Yatto – At last, finallyYesu sama – Jesus
Yokatta = An _expression of relief, "I'm so glad" or "thank goodness!"Yokattara – If you’d like, if it’s OK
Yokei - Too much, unnecessary “yokei nokoto”
Yoku – Good, well, properly, skilled in, nicely, properlyYokunai – Not good
Yonde – Read, speak aloud “yomu” – to read
Yorokobu/bi - Joy, delight, pleasure
Yorokonde = With pleasure
Yoroshii – good, all right, fine, good, very well
Yoru - Evening, night
Yoshi! = An exclamation used when readying oneself to take an important action. "Here I come!" "All right (, then)!" all right, let's go, let's do it!You - Task, business, useYouji - Tasks, things to doYoukoso – welcome!You se! – Stop!Yowai – Weak
Yuki = Snow
Yudan - Negligence, careless ease, unprepared
Yudan shinaide – Don’t let your guard down, don’t be careless
Yuu – Evening
Yuube – Last night
Yuubinkyoku - Post office
Yuuenchi – Amusement park
Yuuhan – Evening meal (supper)
Yuujou – Friendship
Yuuki – Courage
Yuumei – Famous
Yuusha - Hero, the brave, man of velour, superior individual
Yuushou – Win, overall victory, championship
Yukuri – slowly, at ease
Yume = DreamYurusu = To permit, to allow, to approve, to forgive, pardonYusha – HeroYuurei – Ghost
ZZannen – Too bad, bad luck, disappointment.Zehi – Certainly, without fail
Zenzen = Wholly, entirely, completely, not at all (neg v)Zettai! = Absolutely! Definitely! Surly!
1 = ichi 2 = ni 3 = san 4 = shi/yon 5 = go 6 = roku 7 = shichi/nana 8 = hatchi 9 = kyuu/ku 10 = juuNumbers 11-19 are done by juu + [the one's digit 11: juuichi 12: juuniRegarding umbers greater than 19, it's the number in the tens digit, then "juu",Followed by the next number; 20 = nijuu<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><!--[endif]-->
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