![]() The more proper term for monster is “obake”īanzai! = a cheer you give when someone’s done something well, or if you want to encourage them. (all-purpose insult)īakemono = monster, ghost, phantom this literally translates as “monstrous thing”. It literally means “this place is”īaka = idiot, fool, stupid, etc. Commonly heard is “koko wa” (usually translated as “where am I?” ). In order: “there (far away)/there/here/where?”. ![]() To the Japanese rice is essential to any meal, hence the connection □Īsoko/soko/koko/doko = these words refer to locations. Look how common the verb “to be” is in English!Īsagohan/hirugohan/bangohan/gohan = in order: breakfast/lunch/dinner/meal. ![]() You hear these verbs constantly in anime, for obvious reasons. Both “aru” and “iru” mean “to exist/be” and also “have”, but the former is used for objects, the latter for living things (such as people). The differences between the two sets are grammatical check out a Japanese textbook for more information.Īrigatou gozaimasu = “thank you very much” the most formal version is “domo arigatou gozaimasu” the casual version is “arigatou” (thanks, thank you)Īrimasen/imasen = The negative forms of two verbs, both meaning “isn’t”, as in “does not exist”. The other word for older brother is “onii”.Īno/sono/kono/dono/ = These are used before nouns and mean, in order: “that (over there)/that/this/which one?”Īno toki = literally “that time” it’s often translated in context as “back then”, “at that time”, etc.Īra/are = oh, or “huh?” “Ara” is used by women, “Are” by men.Īre/sore/kore/dore = these are the versions of “ano/sono, etc.” (see above) without nouns. If you were talking directly to her (or were talking about someone else’s sister) you would use “onee”Īni = older brother. You would use “ane” to refer to your sister when she’s not in your presence. The Japanese have different categories of “family” words depending on whose family (yours or someone else’s) you’re talking about. It’s used specifically for romantic love.Īku soku zan = literally “kill evil instantly” (from Rurouni Kenshin)Īne = older sister. “ee” is used by everybody.Ībayo = casual goodbye, kinda like “see ya” it can be rude in some situationsĪbunai = dangerous, threatening it’s also used to shout warnings, the same way we say “look out!”Īishiteru = love (the verb). “aa” is generally only used by men, “un” only by women. This dictionary is from ‘Calger’s Anime Shrine.’ It belongs to them, not me. If you can’t find a word on here then tell me and I’ll add it. If you don’t know what this page has on it, let me know.
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