These just don’t fit anywhere yet. As I dig around and building up the rest of the pages these will vanish, but until then this is a list of Japanese words I’ve ran across while watching anime.
Pronouns/People Nouns:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| ojyou | Formal term for a young girl | |
| seiji | a wiseman (sage) | |
| sekishi | Imperial child | |
| anija | Older brother | |
| anata [wa] | You | |
| kimi [wa] | You (superior to junior) | |
| watashi [wa] | I (formal) | |
| jibun [wa] | I | |
| ore [wa] | I (masculine form of “I”) | |
| boku [wa] | I (More childish form of “I”) | |
| atashi [wa] | I (female) | |
| ooaniki | Great/Big brother (respectful/personal) | |
| imouto | Little sister | |
| kohai | Lower classmate | |
| kareshi | Boyfriend / male friend | |
| kanojo | Girlfriend / female friend | |
| kare | Him/he | |
| watashitachi | We/us | |
| kodomo | Child | |
| minasan | Everyone |
Calendars words:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| genbu | Winter (black tortoise of the north) | |
| suaku | Summer (crimson phoenix of the south) | |
| byakko | Autumn (white tiger of the west) | |
| seiryuu | Spring (azure dragon of the east) |
Items:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| ketai denwa | Cell phone | |
| kodachi | Short sword (21-24″) – between a katana and wakizashi | |
| katana | A type of sword | |
| wakizashi | A type of sword | |
| ken | Sword | |
| oohoko | Great halberd – more like a short handled sickle blade | |
| Penna | Pen | |
| goma | Eraser |
Greetings/Partings
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| okaerinasai | Welcome back | |
| tadaima | We’re / I’m home | |
| ohayou gozaimasu | Good morning (non-family/close friend | |
| konnichi wa | Good afternoon (after 10am) | |
| konban wa | Good evening | |
| ja mata | Goodbye | |
| sayonara | Goodbye | |
| oyasuminasai | Good Night | |
| gochisousamsa | “Thanks for the food” | |
| irasshaimase | “Welcome” (host’s response) | |
| yoroshiku | “Nice to meet you.” or “How do you do.” | |
| gokurousama | “I appreciate your efforts.” |
Languages:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| eigo [ga] | English | |
| nihongo [ga] | Japanses |
Nationality:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| amerika-jin | American | |
| nihongo-jin | Japaneses |
Other Words:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| atari | win | |
| tatari | curse | |
| yosh | (Isn’t really one word, but an expression to gain confidence.) | |
| ikai | Another World | |
| naka | Inside / relationship | |
| tsumetai | Cold to the touch, freezing | |
| nanika | “Something” | |
| shimobe | Man servant | |
| yakusoku | Promise / arrangement | |
| oukasai | School festival | |
| aishiteru | Lovely, darling, beloved | |
| nakama | Family as in “lions and cats are part of the same family” | |
| enishi | Fate or destiny | |
| ochoushi | Little flash of sake, also means “message of condolence” | |
| kawaii | Cute | |
| kanashii | Sad / sorrowful | |
| kaitou | Thief | |
| ikigomi | Opinion | |
| sugoi | Amazing or terrible | |
| gomi | Trash | |
| yamato nadeshiko | Ideal women who is feiminie, delicate, respectful, etc. | |
| kirin | Japanese unicorn god who protects the just and punishes the wick |
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| koi | Love / carp | |
| henamon | Strange person or strange thing | |
| aibou | Partner / pal | |
| daimyou | Shogun’s regional political / military leader | |
| otaku | Obsessed fanatic (refers to anime lovers normally) | |
| hani hani | Not right / isn’t good | |
| baka | Stupid / idiot | |
| konichiwa | Hello | |
| gakko | School | |
| jitensha | Bike | |
| ie | Home | |
| okane | Money | |
| gohan | Meal / rice | |
| tabemono | Food | |
| domo | Very much (can be used as greeting as in “domo domo”) | |
| wakari | Understand | |
| hana | Flower / Nose | |
| hanase | Speak | |
| nippon | Japan | |
| nihon | Japan | |
| yoku | Knowledgable | |
| mada | Yet | |
| demo | But | |
| jouzu | Skilled (good at) | |
| arigatou (gozaimasu) | Thank you | |
| genki | Good health | |
| ee | Yes (Informal) | |
| hai | Yes | |
| sukoshi | A little | |
| iie | No | |
| sumimasen | Excuse me | |
| kanpai | Total / complete defeat | |
| aitsu | “That person” (rude way of refering to someone) | |
| kajin | Beauty (female) | |
| sakura | Cherry blossoms | |
| rounin | Samurai without a master (bad grades at a university) | |
| chibi | Small | |
| baagaa | Burger | |
| komono | Small things | |
| gusu | Even Numbers | |
| kisu | Kiss | |
| diasuki | Likable | |
| renai | love (QUESTIONABLE?) | |
| hakushin | Pure of heart, white |
Odd things:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| gao | “Growl” or “Roar” (sometimes used by children to say ‘grr’) |
Festiables
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| atsu matsuri | Summer festiable |
Taxi Terms
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| yoyaku | Reserved | |
| kashikiri | Occupided | |
| kuusha | Available | |
| shiharai | Settling bill |
Sports Information
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| aisu hokke | Ice hockey | |
| ouen suru | To cheer or support | |
| ouendan | Pep team or cheering group | |
| ajia riigu aisuhokkee | Asia League Ice Hockey |
baka mono（ばか者） oroka mono（愚か者） aho〔あほ） manuke（まぬけ） nounashi（脳なし） noutarin（脳たりん） tonma（とんま） noroma（のろま） inaka mono（いなかもの） imo（いも） peenattsu（ピーナッツ） All forms of "stupid" or "idiot" How do you do? -- Hajimemashite Pleased to meet you -- Dozo yoroshiku or Yoroshiku onegaishimasu And you? -- Anata wa? Thank you (very much) -- Domo arigato gozaimasu You're welcome -- Do itashi mashite Say! Listen! (to get attention) -- Anone Excuse me (to get attention) -- Sumi masen Excuse me (pardon me) -- Gomen nasai or Shitsurei shimasu I am sorry -- Gomen nasai Please (when offering something) -- Dozo Please (when requesting something) -- Kudasai Please show me -- Misete kudasai Please write it -- Kaite kudasai Please give me this -- Kore o kudasai I'm sick -- Byoki desu Let's go -- Ikimasho Do you speak English? -- Anata wa eigo o hanashimasu ka? Yes, I speak a little -- Hai, sukoshi hanashimasu Do you understand? -- Wakarimasu ka? Yes, I understand -- Hai, wakarimasu Oh, I see -- As, soo desu ka No, I don't understand -- Iie, wakarimasen Please say it again -- Mo ichido itte kudasai Please speak slowly -- Yukkuri hanashi te kudasai Please wait a moment -- Chotto matte kudasai What is your name? -- Anata-no namae wa? My name is _______ -- Watashi no namae wa ________ desu Where is it? -- Doko desu ka? What time is it? -- Nan-ji desu ka? How much is it? -- Sore wa ikura desu ka? I will take it -- Sore kudasai No, thank you -- Iie kekko desu Do you like it? -- Suki desu ka? I like it -- Suki desu I don't like it -- Kirai desu It's beautiful -- Kirei desu Hello (on telephone only) -- Moshi moshi Let me see -- So desu ne Welcome -- Irrasshaimase Where is the toilet? -- Toire wa doko desu ka? Left -- Hidari Right -- Migi Straight ahead -- Massugu A lot / plenty -- Takusan A little -- Sukoshi Why? -- Naze desu ka When? -- Itsu desu ka Fire -- Kaji Ambulance -- Kyukyusha Police -- Omawarisan Help! -- Tasukete Watch out -- Abunai It's all right -- Daijobu desu Quick -- Hayaku Cheap -- Yasui Cold -- Samui Hot -- Atsui Cake -- Kehki Chair -- Isu Child -- Kodomo Cigarette -- Tabako Coffee -- Kohhi Coffee with milk -- Kohhi gyunyu Fruit -- Kudamono Good -- Yoi Girl / Woman -- Onna Man -- Otoko Hot water -- Oyu Hotel -- Hoteru Key -- Kagi Money -- Okane New -- Atarashii Old -- Furui Paper -- Kami Pencil -- Empitsu Room -- Heya Stamp -- Kitte Station -- Eki Store -- Mise Taxi -- Takushi Telephone -- Denwa Ticket -- Kippu Tea (green) -- Ocha Tea (black) -- Koh-cha Water -- Mizu Small -- Chiisai Large -- Ohkii Where is the __________ -- __________ wa doko desu ka? EXAMPLE: Where is the telephone? -- Denwa wa doko desu ka? Do you have __________ -- __________ ga arimasuka? EXAMPLE: Do you have black tea? -- Koh-cha ga arimasuka? Please give me __________ -- __________ o kudasai. EXAMPLE: Please give me a fork. -- Fohku o kudasai. The __________ does not work. -- __________ ga ugoki masen. EXAMPLE: The toilet does not work. -- Otearai ga ugoki masen. I am __________ . -- Watakushi wa __________ desu. EXAMPLE: I am an American sailor. -- Watashi wa America no Kaigun no suihei desu. Excuse me, I am lost. I do not speak Japanese. Please show me how to get __________ . -- uminasen, michi ni mayoi mashita. Nihongo o hanasemasen. __________ e no ikikata o oshiete kudasai.