Japanese Words (A-Z)

Subject: Japanese Words (A-Z) Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:45 pm

Japanese Words
A
Ai :: Love
Aishiteru :: I love you
Akai :: Red
Akemashite omedetou :: Happy New Year
Ame :: Rain
Arigatou :: Thank You
Arigatou Gozaimasu :: Thank you very much
Ashita :: Tomorrow
Atashi :: You
B
Baka :: Stupid; Idiot
Bishoujo :: Pretty girl
Bishounen :: Pretty boy
Boken :: Wooden Sword
C
Chibi :: Mini;Tiny
Chikara :: Strength; Energy
Chiisai :: Small; Little
Chotto :: Wait
D
Dame :: Stop; No
Dare :: Who
Demo :: But
Doko :: Where
Doushite :: Why
Dozo :: Thanks (Isn't as formal as 'arigatou')
E
Eien :: Eternal; Eternity; Forever
Etowa ru :: Star (Another way of saying star)
F
Fukai :: Deep
Fushigi :: Mystery (Mysterious)
G
Genki :: Cheerful; Well
Gomen/Gomen ne :: Sorry
Gomen Nasai :: I'm very sorry
H
Hagaki :: Japanese cardy
Hai :: Yes; Okay
Haru :: Spring (As in the season)
Hi :: Day
Hikari :: Light
Hime :: Princess
Hoshi :: Star
I
Ichigo :: Strawberry
Iie :: No
Ikari :: Anger
Inu :: Dog
Isshoni :: Together
J
Ja ne :: Later; See ya
Jidai :: Era
Jou :: Letter
K
Kagayaki :: Radiant; Bright
Kage :: Shadow
Kaitou :: Theif
Kakera :: Piece
Kakkoi :: Special; Cool
Kami :: God
Katana :: Sword
Kawaii :: Cute; Adorable
Kaze :: Wind
Kimochi :: Feelings; Emotions
Kizu :: Pain; Hurt
Kokoro :: Heart
Konbanwa :: Good evening
Koneko :: Kitty
Kumori Uta :: Lullaby
Kurai :: Dark
L
None.
M
Mahou :: Magic; Spell
Mamoru :: To protect
Megami :: Goddess
Midori :: Green
Minna :: Everyone
Mitsukete :: Found; Discovered
Mizu :: Water
Momo :: Peach
Mori :: Forest
N
Nande :: Why
Nani :: What
Naze :: Why
Neko :: Cat
Nenga :: New Years
Nenga :: New Year Letter
Nihon :: Japan
Nihongo :: Japanese
Ningen :: Human
Ningyo :: Mermaid
O
Ohayou Gozaimasu :: Good Morning
Omedetou :: Congratulations
Okashi :: Sweets, Candy, etc.
Ongaku :: Music
Ore :: I (Rude way of say 'I')
Oyasumi Nasai :: Good Night (Used when going to bed)
P
None.
Q
None. There is no character for the letter Q.
R
Ryuu :: Dragon
S
Sakura :: Cherry Blossom(s)
Sayonara :: Good Bye
Seishinseii :: Sincerity
Sensei :: Teacher; Mentor
Shiawase :: Happiness
Shinigami :: Gods of Death
Shinjite :: Believe
Shinjitsu :: Truth
Shiroi :: White
Subarashii :: Wonderful
T
Taidaima :: I'm home; I'm back
Tanjobi :: Birthday
Tasogare :: Twilight
Tenshi :: Angel
Tobira :: Door
Toki :: Time
Tomodachi :: Friend
Tooi :: Far
Tsubasa :: Wings
U
Udon :: A thick kind of noodle
Umi :: Sea
Uta :: Song
Utau :: Sing
V
None.
W
Warai :: Smile; Laugh
Watashi :: I
X
None. There is no character for X in Japanese.
Y
Yasashii :: Easy; Gentle
Yoake :: Dawn
Yorokobi :: Joyful
Yoru :: Night
Yuki :: Snow
Yume :: Dream(s)
Yuugi :: Game; Play
Z
None.
Japanese Phrases
Hajimemashite? :: How do you do? (usually said when meeting someone new) Genki
desu, arigatou. :: Fine thanks.
Anata ha Doudesuka? :: How about you?
Anata ha? :: And you?
Chotto Matte Kudasai :: Wait a minute; Wait
Dare desu ka? :: Who is it?
Doko desu ka? :: Where is it?
Ikura desu ka? :: How much is it?
Itte Rasshai :: Take care; come back soon/again
Nan desu ka? :: What is it?
O genki desu ka? :: How are you?
Okaeri Nasai :: Welcome home

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