Translation Guide

It's common practice to implement parts of speech and slangs from different languages, other than International English, into stories, but they don't always have an obvious meaning. For those looking for meaning in the foreign words and phrases they read, use this translation guide.
== Japanese ==
Note: The Japanese language doesn't have plurals in the way English speakers are familiar with. The great majority of Japanese nouns can be either singular or plural depending on how, and the context in which, they're used.
Japanese 	Japanese 	Meaning 	Other notes
Word/Phrase 	Written 	Meaning 	Other notes
=== Common Words & Phrases === 	
=== Common Words & Phrases ===	
=== Common Words & Phrases === 	
=== Common Words & Phrases ===
Sēno! 	せえの 	One, two!; Ready, set! 	
Sēno! 	せーの 	One, two!; Ready, set! 	
Akachan 	赤ちゃん 	baby; infant 	
Arigatō 	ありがとう 	Thank you 	
Arigatō 	有難う 	Thank you 	
Dōmo 	どうも 	hello, good-bye, thank you, sorry, very (much) 	Informal word normally used as a greeting.
Gomen 	ごめん 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Gomen 	御免 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Gomenei 	ごめんえい 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Gomenei 	御免えい 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Gomen'nasai 	ごめんなさい 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Sumimasen 	すみません 	I'm sorry 	Sumimasen is less formal than gomen.
Gomen is sometimes said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Irasshai 	いらっしゃい 	Welcome 	
irasshaimase 	いらっしゃいませ 	Welcome 	This form is typically used when greeting customers
Omatase 	お待たせ 	Please wait. 	
Omatase shimashita. 	お待たせしました。 	Thank you for waiting. 	Used by servers when delivering meals to customers.
Naruhodo 	なるほど 	I understand; I see; So that's it; Is that so 	
Sōnanda 	そうなんだ 	I understand; I see; So that's it; Is that so 	
Sokka 	そっか 	I understand; I see; So that's it; Is that so 	
Sasuga 	さすが 	As expected 	
Ryōkai 	りょうかい 	Understood; Roger 	
Ryōkai 	了解 	Understood; Roger 	
Wakarimashita 	分かりました 	Understoood 	
Wakari 	分かり 	Understoood 	
Omoshiroi 	おもしろい 	Interesting, amusing, funny 	
Omoshiroi 	面白い 	Interesting, amusing, funny 	
Chottomatte 	ちょっと待って 	Wait a second/minute; moment
Just wait. 	
Ayashī 	怪しい 	Suspicious 	
Mōī 	もういい 	Whatever; That's enough 	Often an exclamation of frustration.
Okademashitta 	お可でましった 	Alright; Okay 	
Okadema 	お可でま 	Alright; Okay 	
Ibaiyo 	いばいよ 	Okay; Fine 	
Shimeta 	占めた 	Fine 	
Kanpeki 	完璧 	Perfect 	
Kanpeki 	かんぺき 	Perfect 	
Yokatte 	よかって 	Good; Okay 	
Demo 	でも 	But 	
Hai 	はい 	Yes 	Can also mean "what?" or "Okay" in the right context.
Iyo 	いよ 	Yes 	
Īe 	いいえ 	No 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Iya 	いや 	No 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Dame 	だめ 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Dame 	ダメ 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Muri 	むり 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Muri 	無理 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Chigau 	ちがう 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Chigau 	違う 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Chigai 	違い 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Chigai 	ちがい 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Yada 	やだ 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Arienai 	ありえない 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Tondemonai! 	とんでもない！ 	No good; Impossible; No way; Wrong; Disagree, etc. 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Zettai chigau 	絶対違う 	Absolutely not 	All used as refusals.
In the context that English-speakers know best, ie, and iya are the most direct words for "no" in the Japanese language, but the Japanese people typically use a wide range of expressions to refuse and avoid using a strong "no." But the words are still used when an ironclad refusal is required.
The word "muri" is typically repeated multiple times when used, often three or four times.
Betsuni 	別に 	Nothing; not really 	
Hontoni? 	ほんとに 	Really?; you sure? 	
Hontoni? 	本当に 	Really?; you sure? 	
Nandemonai 	なんでもない 	Nothing; never mind 	
Nandemonai 	何でもない 	Nothing; never mind 	
Dakedo 	だけど 	However 	
Atsui 	暑い 	Hot; it's hot; so hot. 	Weather related
Atsui 	熱い 	Hot; it's hot; so hot. 	Adjectival about a person or object.
Samui 	寒い 	Cold 	Weather related
Tsumetai 	冷たい 	Cold 	Adjectival about a person or object.
Sēfu 	セーフ 	Safe 	In Angel Knight, these words were used as umpire calls during Koichi's baseball games.
Sutoraiku 	ストライク 	Strike 	In Angel Knight, these words were used as umpire calls during Koichi's baseball games.
Auto 	アウト 	Out 	In Angel Knight, these words were used as umpire calls during Koichi's baseball games.
Gōru! 	ゴール！ 	Goal! 	
Hora 	ほら 	Look; Here; See 	
Nē 	ねえ 	Hey 	Different from the version meaning "sister," what it means depends on its usage. When used before a phrase it means something like "hey," as a particle to catch a listeners attention; but when used after a phrase it's used as an emphasis or question marker particle, meaning something like "right/eh/isn't it."
Often said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Ne 	ね 	Hey or Right 	Different from the version meaning "sister," what it means depends on its usage. When used before a phrase it means something like "hey," as a particle to catch a listeners attention; but when used after a phrase it's used as an emphasis or question marker particle, meaning something like "right/eh/isn't it."
Often said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Yurusanai 	許さない 	Unforgivable 	
Zama o miro 	ざまを見ろ 	Serves you right 	
Himitsu 	ひみつ 	Secret; it's a secret 	
Himitsu 	秘密 	Secret; it's a secret 	
Aishiteru 	あいしてる 	I love you; I like you 	Both used to display affection
Aishiteru 	愛してる 	I love you; I like you 	Both used to display affection
Daisuki 	だいすき 	I love you; I like you 	Both used to display affection
Daisuki 	大好き 	I love you; I like you 	Both used to display affection
Onegai 	おねがい 	Please 	
Onegai 	お願い 	Please 	
Kudasai 	ください 	Please 	
Kudasai 	下さい 	Please 	
Dōzo 	どうぞ 	Go ahead; by all means 	
Sayonara 	さよなら 	Goodbye 	
Jāne 	じゃあね 	See 'ya; Later 	
Matane 	またね 	See you later; See you again 	
Yosha! (or Yoshi!) 	良し 	All right! 	
Yatta! 	やった 	I (We) did it! 	
Kuwabara kuwabara! 	桑原桑原 	My God! 	
Kanpai! 	乾杯 	Cheers! 	
Banzai! 	万歳 	Cheers! 	
Itadakimasu 	いただきます 	Let's eat; Thanks for the food 	Said before beginning a meal
Itadakimasu 	頂きます 	Let's eat; Thanks for the food 	Said before beginning a meal
Oishī 	おいしい 	Delicious 	Amai also means "sweet."
Oishī 	美味しい 	Delicious 	Amai also means "sweet."
Umai 	旨い 	Delicious 	Amai also means "sweet."
Umai 	美味い 	Delicious 	Amai also means "sweet."
Amai 	甘い 	Delicious 	Amai also means "sweet."
Gochisōsama 	ごちそうさま 	I'm done; It was a feast 	Said after finishing a meal
Gochisōsama 	御馳走様 	I'm done; It was a feast 	Said after finishing a meal
Gochisōsama 	ご馳走様 	I'm done; It was a feast 	Said after finishing a meal
Ara! 	あら! 	Oh my! 	Used by women
Etto 	えっと 	Um; Well 	
Oyasumi 	おやすみ 	Good night 	
Ohayō 	おはよう 	Good morning 	
Konnichiwa 	こんにちは 	Hello; Good day 	
Konnichiwa 	今日は 	Hello; Good day 	
Konbanwa 	こんばんは 	Good evening 	
Konbanwa 	今晩は 	Good evening 	
Tadaima 	ただいま 	I'm home 	
Tadaima 	只今 	I'm home 	
Okaeri 	おかえり 	Welcome home 	
Okaeri 	お帰り 	Welcome home 	
Usotsuki 	うそつき 	Liar 	
Usotsuki 	嘘つき 	Liar 	
Usotsuki 	嘘付き 	Liar 	
Uso 	うそ 	No way!; I don't believe that! 	
Kakkoī 	かっこいい 	Cool 	
Kakkōī 	格好いい 	Cool 	
Sugoi 	すごい 	Great; Amazing; Wow 	
Sugoi 	凄い 	Great; Amazing; Wow 	
Subarashī 	すばらしい 	marvellous, wonderful, splendid, magnificent 	
Subarashī 	素晴らしい 	marvellous, wonderful, splendid, magnificent 	
Subarashī 	素晴しい 	marvellous, wonderful, splendid, magnificent 	
Kite 	きて 	Come; come on 	
Kitē 	きてえ 	Come; come on 	
Sā 	さあ 	Come; come on 	
Ā, sā! 	ああ、さあ！ 	Oh, come on! 	An exasperation
Nanimonai 	何もない 	Nothing 	
Yokatta 	よかった 	Thank goodness 	
Yokatta 	良かった 	Thank goodness 	
Ganbatte 	頑張って 	Good luck; Work Hard 	
Ganbatte 	がんばって 	Good luck; Work Hard 	
Ganbari 	がんばり 	Good luck; Work Hard 	
Yoku dekimashita 	よくできました 	Good work; Good job. 	Only used by elders and superiors to children.
Otsukaresama 	おつかれさま 	Good work; Good job. 	
Otsukaresama 	お疲れ様 	Good work; Good job. 	
Nani 	なに 	What 	Often said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Nani 	何 	What 	Often said twice consecutively in some contexts.
Nante 	なんて 	What 	
Urusai 	うるさい 	Shut up! 	Urusē, the eye dialect version of usurai, is the more commonly used word, typically between close friends and the like, while damare/damaru is more offensive.
Urusē 	うるせい 	Shut up! 	Urusē, the eye dialect version of usurai, is the more commonly used word, typically between close friends and the like, while damare/damaru is more offensive.
Damare! 	黙れ 	Shut up! 	Urusē, the eye dialect version of usurai, is the more commonly used word, typically between close friends and the like, while damare/damaru is more offensive.
Damaru 	だまる 	Shut up! 	Urusē, the eye dialect version of usurai, is the more commonly used word, typically between close friends and the like, while damare/damaru is more offensive.
Mō! 	もう！ 	Geez! 	
Chikatte 	誓って 	I swear 	
Ittekimasu 	いってきます 	I'm off; I'm leaving 	
Ittekimasu 	行ってきます 	I'm off; I'm leaving 	
Ittekimasu 	行って来ます 	I'm off; I'm leaving 	
Itterasshai 	いってらっしゃい 	Have a safe trip; Have a nice day 	
Itterasshai 	行ってらっしゃい 	Have a safe trip; Have a nice day 	
Ojamashimasu 	おじゃまします 	Sorry for disturbing; Pardon the intrusion 	Used by visitors when entering dwellings one doesn't live in.
Ojamashimasu 	お邪魔します 	Sorry for disturbing; Pardon the intrusion 	Used by visitors when entering dwellings one doesn't live in.
Gomenkudasai 	ごめんください 	Excuse me; May I come in. 	Used by visitors when entering dwellings one doesn't live in.
Gomenkudasai 	御免下さい 	Excuse me; May I come in. 	Used by visitors when entering dwellings one doesn't live in.
Shitsureishimasu 	失礼します 	Excuse me 	
Ojamashimashita 	お邪魔しました 	Thank you for your time. 	May be said by visitors upon departing.
Omedetō 	おめでとう 	Congrats; Congratulations 	
Omedetō 	お目出度う 	Congrats; Congratulations 	
Hajimemashite 	始めまして 	Nice to meet you. 	
Kirei 	奇麗 	Beautiful/pretty 	
Kawai 	かわい 	Cute 	
Kawaii 	可愛い 	Cute 	
Kawaī 	かわいい 	Cute 	
Kimochīi 	気持ちいい 	Feels good/Good Feeling 	
Kowai 	怖い 	Scary 	
Kowai 	恐い 	Scary 	
Chūnibyō 	中二病 	eighth-grader syndrome 	Typically used to describe early teens who have "delusions of grandeur."
Ecchi 	エッチ 	Lewd; naughty 	Ecchi is also romanized as "etchi," the Japanese pronunciation of the letter "H".
Both words are used interchangeably for someone displaying lewd or erotic behavior, but hentai is the stronger word.
Hentai! 	変態 	Pervert! 	Ecchi is also romanized as "etchi," the Japanese pronunciation of the letter "H".
Both words are used interchangeably for someone displaying lewd or erotic behavior, but hentai is the stronger word.
Heiki heiki 	平気平気 	It's okay; unconcerned 	
Heiki heiki 	へいきへいき 	It's okay; unconcerned 	
Bentō 	弁当 	Lunch box 	
Obentō 	お弁当 	Lunch box 	
Konbini 	コンビニ 	convenience store 	Short for konbiniensu sutoa (コンビニエンスストア), which means convenience store
The word is used almost exclusively in Japan.
Ike! 	行け 	Go! 	Used as a cheer, especially when said more than once.
Yame 	やめ 	Stop! 	
Yamero 	やめろ 	Stop! 	
Yamete 	やめて 	Stop! 	
Yameyo 	やめよ 	Stop! 	
Tasukete 	たすけて 	Help me. 	
Tasukete 	助けて 	Help me. 	
Gaki 	がき 	Brat 	May be prefixed with "kuso (くそ)" or "waru (わる)"
Gaki 	餓鬼 	Brat 	May be prefixed with "kuso (くそ)" or "waru (わる)"
Kochigochi 	こっちこっち 	Over here; this way 	
Kochigochi 	此方此方 	Over here; this way 	
Hontōni? 	本当に？ 	Really?; Seriously? 	
Hatashite 	果して 	Really?; Seriously? 	
Maji 	マジ 	Really?; Seriously? 	
Maji 	まじ 	Really?; Seriously? 	
Mattaku 	全く 	 	May mean one of two things depending on the context: either as a confirmation like "absolutely/truly" or as an exasperation: "honestly".
Sukkari 	すっかり 	Completely 	
Naze 	なぜ 	Why 	
Naze 	何故 	Why 	
Nande 	なんで 	Why 	
Dōshite 	どうして 	Why 	
Kurushī 	苦しい 	Annoying 	
Odaijini 	お大事に 	Take care 	
Mochiron 	もちろん 	Of course 	
Mochiron 	勿論 	Of course 	
Donmai 	どんまい 	Don't mind 	
Ikujinashi 	意気地なし 	Coward 	
Naniyori 	何より 	Above all; more than anything; most importantly 	
Hayaku 	はやく 	Hurry 	
Hayaku 	速く 	Hurry 	
Jankenpon 	じゃんけんぽん 	Rock paper scissors 	
Chikushō! 	畜生！ 	Damn it!; Dammit! 	Swear words
The latter term can also be more severe.
For moral reasons, a full list of Japanese profanities will not be listed here. See this Wikipedia article for a more comprehensive list.
Chikushō! 	ちくしょう！ 	Damn it!; Dammit! 	Swear words
The latter term can also be more severe.
For moral reasons, a full list of Japanese profanities will not be listed here. See this Wikipedia article for a more comprehensive list.
Kusotare! 	くそったれ！ 	Damn it!; Dammit! 	Swear words
The latter term can also be more severe.
For moral reasons, a full list of Japanese profanities will not be listed here. See this Wikipedia article for a more comprehensive list.
Kusotare! 	糞垂れ！ 	Damn it!; Dammit! 	Swear words
The latter term can also be more severe.
For moral reasons, a full list of Japanese profanities will not be listed here. See this Wikipedia article for a more comprehensive list.
なさい 	politeness suffixes 	Used after certain words to make them more polite 	
ございます 	politeness suffixes 	Used after certain words to make them more polite 	
ます 	politeness suffixes 	Used after certain words to make them more polite 	
=== Honorifcs, Titles & Terms of Address ===	
=== Honorifcs, Titles & Terms of Address ===	
=== Honorifcs, Titles & Terms of Address === 	
=== Honorifcs, Titles & Terms of Address ===
Word/Phrase 	Written 	Translation 	Other notes
Haha/Kā 	母 	Mother, Mom, Mommy, etc. 	An honorifics of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Okā 	お母 	Mother, Mom, Mommy, etc. 	An honorifics of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Tsuma 	妻 	Wife 	
Chichi/Tō 	父 	Father, Dad, Daddy, etc. 	An honorifics of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Otō 	お父 	Father, Dad, Daddy, etc. 	An honorifics of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Oyaji 	親父 	Father, Dad, Daddy, etc. 	An honorifics of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Danna 	旦那 	Husband 	
Oji 	おじ 	uncle 	An honorific of one's choice, usually is normally added at the end.
With uncles, the second kanji is used for uncles older than one's parent – i.e. Kakeru, who's older than his sister Mito – while the third is used for uncles younger than one's parent.
Oji 	伯父 	uncle 	An honorific of one's choice, usually is normally added at the end.
With uncles, the second kanji is used for uncles older than one's parent – i.e. Kakeru, who's older than his sister Mito – while the third is used for uncles younger than one's parent.
Oji 	叔父 	uncle 	An honorific of one's choice, usually is normally added at the end.
With uncles, the second kanji is used for uncles older than one's parent – i.e. Kakeru, who's older than his sister Mito – while the third is used for uncles younger than one's parent.
Ji 	じ 	uncle 	An honorific of one's choice, usually is normally added at the end.
With uncles, the second kanji is used for uncles older than one's parent – i.e. Kakeru, who's older than his sister Mito – while the third is used for uncles younger than one's parent.
Ojī 	おじい 	Grandfather; Grandpa 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for uncle and grandfather sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandfather have a longer "i" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer man.
Ojī 	お祖父 	Grandfather; Grandpa 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for uncle and grandfather sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandfather have a longer "i" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer man.
Jī 	じい 	Grandfather; Grandpa 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for uncle and grandfather sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandfather have a longer "i" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer man.
Oba 	おば 	Aunt 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
With aunts, the second kanji is used for aunts older than one's parent, while the third is used for aunts younger than one's parent; i.e. Mito Aizawa, who's younger than her brother Kakeru.
Oba 	伯母 	Aunt 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
With aunts, the second kanji is used for aunts older than one's parent, while the third is used for aunts younger than one's parent; i.e. Mito Aizawa, who's younger than her brother Kakeru.
Oba 	叔母 	Aunt 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
With aunts, the second kanji is used for aunts older than one's parent, while the third is used for aunts younger than one's parent; i.e. Mito Aizawa, who's younger than her brother Kakeru.
Obā 	おばあ 	Grandmother; Grandma 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for aunt and grandmother sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandmother have a longer "a" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer woman.
Obā 	お祖母 	Grandmother; Grandma 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for aunt and grandmother sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandmother have a longer "a" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer woman.
Bā 	ばあ 	Grandmother; Grandma 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The words for aunt and grandmother sound similar and are thus often confused as being the same word. But the words for grandmother have a longer "a" sound.
Either way, both words can be used to refer to an older non-peer woman.
Baba 	婆 	Old woman; Hag 	Typically used by children with little or no respect for their grandmother.
Onī 	お兄 	Elder brother 	A second honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The whole or parts of a sibling's given name can also be added before the latter one.
Nī/Ani 	兄 	Elder brother 	A second honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The whole or parts of a sibling's given name can also be added before the latter one.
Aniki 	兄貴 	Elder brother 	A more respectful sibling-like honorific. Members of gangs often also address senior male members by this.
Onē 	お姉 	Elder sister 	A second honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The whole or parts of a sibling's given name can also be added before the latter one.
Nē/Ane 	姉 	Elder sister 	A second honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
The whole or parts of a sibling's given name can also be added before the latter one.
Aneki 	姉貴 	Elder sister 	A more respectful sibling-like honorific. Members of gangs often also address senior female members by this.
Otōto 	おとうと 	Younger brother 	Not really honorifics, but sometimes used in place of a younger sibling's name; in particular by unrelated people.
Otōto 	弟 	Younger brother 	Not really honorifics, but sometimes used in place of a younger sibling's name; in particular by unrelated people.
Imōto 	いもうと 	Younger sister 	Not really honorifics, but sometimes used in place of a younger sibling's name; in particular by unrelated people.
Imōto 	妹 	Younger sister 	Not really honorifics, but sometimes used in place of a younger sibling's name; in particular by unrelated people.
Gikei 	義兄 	Brother-in-law 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Gishi 	義姉 	Sister-in-law 	An honorific of one's choice is normally added at the end.
Itoko 	いとこ 	Cousin, generic 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従兄弟 	male cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従姉妹 	female cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従兄 	older male cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従弟 	younger male cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従姉 	older female cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Itoko 	従妹 	younger female cousin 	All words for cousins depending on the respective ages and level of respect.
Regardless of spelling, they're all pronounced the same way.
Sensei 	せんせい 	Teacher or Doctor 	The term is most commonly associated with teachers, but it's used to address doctors as well. Added at the end of a person's name.
Sensei 	先生 	Teacher or Doctor 	The term is most commonly associated with teachers, but it's used to address doctors as well. Added at the end of a person's name.
Senpai 	せんぱい 	Senior 	Used to address or refer to an upperclassmen or someone who joined a business or organization before them. Added at the end of a person's name.
Senpai 	先輩 	Senior 	Used to address or refer to an upperclassmen or someone who joined a business or organization before them. Added at the end of a person's name.
Kōhai 	こうはい 	Junior 	Used to address or refer to an underclassmen or someone who joined a business or organization after them.
Kōhai 	後輩 	Junior 	Used to address or refer to an underclassmen or someone who joined a business or organization after them.
Jō 	嬢 	Young lady 	Either "-chan" or "-san" is typically added afterwards.
ちゃん 	 	A cute endearment honorific added at the end of a person's name. 	
-kun 	くん 	 	Usually used for men but can be used for women in the right situation, such as female subordinates in a company. Added at the end of a person's name.
-kun 	君 	 	Usually used for men but can be used for women in the right situation, such as female subordinates in a company. Added at the end of a person's name.
さん 	Mr.; Ms.; Mrs. 	The most universally common honorific in Japanese. Added at the end of a person's name.	
氏 	Mr.; Ms.; Mrs. 	Another version of "san." 	
-sama 	さま 	 	A very respectful honorific. Added at the end of a person's name.
-sama 	様 	 	A very respectful honorific. Added at the end of a person's name.
どの 	lord 	A respectful honorific, but less so than -sama. 	
Baka 	馬鹿 	Idiot; fool 	
Aho 	阿呆 	Idiot; fool 	
Ojō 	お嬢 	Lady; Milady. 	Typically used by employees of wealthy households to refer to the daughter of their employer. The honorific "-sama" is normally added at the end.
Goshujin 	ご主人 	Master. 	Typically used by employees of wealthy households to refer to their employer, but also the eldest son as well. The honorific "-sama" is normally added at the end.
Mina 	みな 	Everybody; everyone 	
Mina 	皆 	Everybody; everyone 	
Koibito 	恋人 	Sweetheart; Lover 	
Taisho 	大将 	Boss 	Can also mean General or Admiral, but these days it is used mainly to refer to employers, in particular owners of an izakaya.
Keiji 	刑事 	Detective 	A law enforcement honorific for detectives.
Seitokaichō 	生徒会長 	Student Council President 	Used for school settings. The political version uses different kanji.
Kaichō 	会長 	President 	Used for school settings. The political version uses different kanji.
Buchō 	部長 	Manager 	Can also mean "club president" in school settings.
=== Other words & Phrases === 	
=== Other words & Phrases ===	
=== Other words & Phrases === 	
=== Other words & Phrases ===
Word/Phrase 	Written 	Translation 	Notes
Gasshō 	合掌 	🙏
clasping of the hands 	A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands pressed together with fingers pointed up in front of the chest or further out. It can be used for prayer or as a sign of greeting, gratitude, reverence or apology.
When performed with a bow, it is called gassho rei.
Originating from the Hindu practice "Namaste."
Gasshō 	がっしょう 	🙏
clasping of the hands 	A ritual gesture of Eastern origin, with hands pressed together with fingers pointed up in front of the chest or further out. It can be used for prayer or as a sign of greeting, gratitude, reverence or apology.
When performed with a bow, it is called gassho rei.
Originating from the Hindu practice "Namaste."
Dogeza 	土下座 	🙇
Prostrate; Kneeling down on the ground. 	An element of traditional Japanese etiquette which involves kneeling directly on the ground and bowing to prostrate oneself while touching one's head to the floor. It is used to show deference to a person of higher status, as a deep apology or to express the desire for a favor from said person.
Dogeza 	ドゲザ 	🙇
Prostrate; Kneeling down on the ground. 	An element of traditional Japanese etiquette which involves kneeling directly on the ground and bowing to prostrate oneself while touching one's head to the floor. It is used to show deference to a person of higher status, as a deep apology or to express the desire for a favor from said person.
Dogeza 	どげざ 	🙇
Prostrate; Kneeling down on the ground. 	An element of traditional Japanese etiquette which involves kneeling directly on the ground and bowing to prostrate oneself while touching one's head to the floor. It is used to show deference to a person of higher status, as a deep apology or to express the desire for a favor from said person.
Seiza 	正座 or 正坐 	lit. "proper sitting" 	The standard formal traditional way of sitting in Japan.
To sit seiza-style, one must first be kneeling on the floor, folding one's legs underneath one's thighs, while resting the buttocks on the heels. The ankles are turned outward as the tops of the feet are lowered so that, in a slight "V" shape, the tops of the feet are flat on the floor and big toes overlapped, the right always on top of the left, and the buttocks are finally lowered all the way down. The back is kept straight, though not unnaturally stiff. Depending on the circumstances, the hands are folded modestly in the lap, or are placed palm down on the upper thighs with the fingers close together, or are placed on the floor next to the hips, with the knuckles rounded and touching the floor. Traditionally, women sit with the knees together while men separate them slightly. Some martial arts, notably kendō, aikidō, and iaidō, may prescribe up to two fist widths of distance between the knees for men.
In modern times, this seating position is predominantly used by women in everyday life, while men favor the agura position.
Agura 	胡坐 	lit. "foreign/barbarian sitting" 	the Japanese term for the position normally referred to as sitting cross-legged in English.
Owariyokere-basubeteyoshi 	終わりよければ全てよし 	all's well that ends well 	
Kami 	かみ 	God 	
Kami 	神 	God 	
Megami 	女神 	Goddess 	
Kamigami 	かみがみ 	Gods 	Plural of kami
Kamigami 	神々 	Gods 	Plural of kami
Torii 	鳥居 	 	a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred.
Kyūsei 	旧姓 	née; maiden name 	
Furo 	風呂 	Bath 	
Furo 	ふろ 	Bath 	
Joshikōsei 	じょしこうせい 	High School Girl 	
Joshikōsei 	女子高生 	High School Girl 	
Omamori 	お守り 	Charm; Amulet 	
Omamori 	御守 	Charm; Amulet 	
Shujutsu Naka 	手術中 	Surgery in Progress 	The phrase used above the entrances to ORs in Japanese hospitals.
Gan 	癌 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Kyansā 	キャンサー 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Shuyō 	腫瘍 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Akusei 	悪性 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Kyō 	凶 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
Akushōshuyō 	悪性腫瘍 	Cancer; malignant tumor 	A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they can also have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.
dōmyakukobu 	動脈瘤 	aneurysm 	An excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall, allowing it to abnormally balloon out or widen.
Nana was diagnosed with this problem, specifically cerebral aneurysm (Nōdōmyakukobu/脳動脈瘤), a couple months before the end of her life. The aneurysm ruptured during the diner incident, causing a brain stroke that resulted in her death.
Tahatsuseikōkashō 	多発性硬化症 	Multiple sclerosis 	A demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.
Partway into Angel Knight, (tbd) was diagnosed and began fighting this illness.
Maruchipuru Sukurerōshisu 	マルチプル・スクレローシス 	Multiple sclerosis 	A demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.
Partway into Angel Knight, (tbd) was diagnosed and began fighting this illness.
Owari yokereba subete yoshi. 	終わり良ければすべて良し。 	All's well that end's well. 	
Hanabi 	花火 	Fireworks 	Also a feminine given name.
Gōkon 	合コン 	Mixer; joint party 	A group blind date, at which there are roughly the same number of men and women who are seeking a chance to find a friend of the opposite sex or a potential romantic partner.
Kabedon 	壁ドン 	"Wall bang" 	Often appears in shojo manga or anime when a man forces a woman (or vice-versa) against the wall with one hand or leans against the wall and makes the sound of "don", and this has become popular as a "clever move of confession".
Akanbē 	あかんべえ 	Eyelid pull and tongue sticking out 	A Japanese facial gesture indicating sarcasm but also used as a taunt. It consists of someone pulling down one's lower eyelid to expose the red underside towards someone, often accompanied by the person sticking their tongue out. It is considered an immature taunting gesture.
Akanbē 	あっかんべー 	Eyelid pull and tongue sticking out 	A Japanese facial gesture indicating sarcasm but also used as a taunt. It consists of someone pulling down one's lower eyelid to expose the red underside towards someone, often accompanied by the person sticking their tongue out. It is considered an immature taunting gesture.
Akanbē 	アッカンベー 	Eyelid pull and tongue sticking out 	A Japanese facial gesture indicating sarcasm but also used as a taunt. It consists of someone pulling down one's lower eyelid to expose the red underside towards someone, often accompanied by the person sticking their tongue out. It is considered an immature taunting gesture.
Shinkansen 	新幹線 	Bullet train 	
Onsen 	温泉 	Hot Spring 	Common signs are ♨湯.
Sento 	銭湯 	Bath House; public bath 	
Chōtan 	長短 	long and short 	
Tenji 	点字 	Braille 	The Japanese version of Braille. In Angel Knight, as Sanae Shirayuki is blind, she uses it to read.
Ga no uma wa anata no uma yori mo ōkī	我の馬はあなたの馬よりも大きい 	My horse is bigger than yours 	
Osuwari 	おすわり 	Sit 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Mate 	まて 	Stay 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Fuse 	ふせ 	Lie down 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Koi 	こい 	Come 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Oide 	おいで 	Come 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Dame 	だめ 	No 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Hanase 	はなせ 	Drop it 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Īko 	いいこ 	Good boy 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Ote 	おて 	Hand; paw; shake 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Mari 	鞠 	Ball 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Tokuten 	得点 	Score 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Shitataru 	したたる 	Dribble 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Shitataru 	滴る 	Dribble 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Kensei 	牽制 	Feint 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
Tōzakeru 	遠ざける 	Keep away 	Keiko's commands for her dog, Tsukune, in Angel Knight.
Oide is the kinder version of "Come".
Mari, Tokuten, Shitataru, Kensei, and Tozakeru are soccer-related commands, reserved for when Keiko plays with Tsukune or when she brings him to team practice.
=== Idioms === 	
=== Idioms === 	
=== Idioms === 	
=== Idioms ===
Phrase 	Written 	Traslation 	Meaning
Kishikaisei 	起死回生 	“Wake from death and return to life” 	To take a bad or desperate situation and turn it into a successful one.
 	我田引水 	“Pulling water to my own rice paddy” 	To do or say things for your own benefit.
Minugahana 	見ぬが花 	“Not seeing is a flower.” 	In Japan, flowers can be used to represent imagination, beauty, and sometimes politeness. In this case, the idiom means, “Reality cannot compete with imagination.” Another meaning is "Ignorance is bliss."
== British slangs and idioms ==
Word/Phrase 	Meaning 	Origin
Mate 	Friend 	England
Gaffer 	A person in charge/The boss 	England
Gaff 	House 	England
Bobbins 	Nonsense/Rubbish/Poor/Terrible 	Manchester, England
Mint 	Great/Fantastic/Brilliant 	England
'Ave it! 	Exclamation about something exciting 	England
Cheeky 	Naughty but nice 	England
Fit 	Attractive/Sexy/Hot 	England
Wanker/Bellend 	A contemptible person 	England
Tosser 	Supreme jerk 	England
Tosspot 	Drunkard 	England
Daft 	A bit stupid 	England
Dead from the neck up 	Stupid 	England
Gutted 	Disappointed 	England
Bollocking 	Scolding/Reprimand/Criticism 	England
Throwing/Putting the cat amongst the pigeons	To do something suddenly or unexpectedly which leaves the people worried or angry	England
Off you pop 	Go away/Shut up. 	Manchester, England
Mardy 	When someone is being soft, a crybaby, or won't stop sulking. 	Manchester, England
Feartie 	Coward 	Scotland
Bawheid 	Idiot 	Scotland
== German ==
Note: In the German language, all nouns, both proper and common, are capitalized. Nouns can also be masculine, feminine, or neuter, even words for objects without (obvious) masculine or feminine characteristics like 'bridge' or 'rock'.
Word/Phrase 	Meaning
Was meinen Sie? 	What do you mean?
Zurück 	Go back
Vorwärts 	Go forward
(Ist) noch nicht fertig 	(It's) not finished yet
Nicht wahr? 	Isn't that so?
Los! 	Go!
Auf gehts! 	Let's go!
Los jetzt! 	Come on!
Du hast es geschafft 	You did it
Das ist das 	That's that/There it is
Markiere ihn! 	Mark him!
Verstehen Sie mich? 	Do you understand me?
Verstanden 	Got it/Roger that
Tor 	Goal
Nervenstärke 	Strength of nerve/Nerves of steel
Neuer Spielstand 	New scoreline/Updated scoreline
Danke 	Thank you
Danke schön! 	Thank you
Danke schöne 	Thank you
Bitte 	You're welcome
Lassen Sie es 	Leave it
Mannschaftsaufstellung 	Team's formation/Team lineup
Wach endlich auf! 	Wake up finally!
Guten Morgen 	Good morning
Komm gut nach Hause 	Get home safely
Erhalten Sie sicher nach Hause	Get home safely
Ja 	Yes
Nein 	No
== Spanish ==
Word/Phrase 	Meaning
Cuando el sol se oscurece	When the sun goes dark
Bruja 	Witch
Brujita 	Little Witch
Gól 	Goal
¡Vamos! 	Come on!
¡Maldito sea! 	Damn it!
==French==
Word/Phrase 	Meaning
Il va mordre à l'hameçon 	He's going to take the bait
Compte sur moi 	Count on me
Jolie passe 	Nice pass
Bien tiré 	Nice shot
Bien essayé 	Nice try
Comment vas-tu? 	How are you/How do you do/How have you been?
Que veux-tu? 	What do you want?
Qu'est-ce que tu veux? 	What do you want?
Occupe-toi de tes affaires	Mind your own business
Je vais trinquer à cela 	I will drink to that
Entièrement d'accord 	Totally agreed
Bonjour 	Hi/Hello/Good morning
Au revoir 	Goodbye
À plus tard 	See you later
Bon retour 	Welcome back
Merci 	Thanks/Thank you
Peu importe 	Whatever
Trop facile 	Too easy
Calmez-vous 	Calm down
Je m'appelle... 	I am [insert name]/My name is [insert name]
Excusez-moi 	Excuse me
Oui 	Yes
Non 	No
==Notes & Trivia==
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