Anime Words & Terms All the italicized words are how you say the japanese word. Food for thought: Like most dialects, there is no 'R' in the Japanese Language. Nor is there an 'L' in the Japanese alphabet. However, 'R's are pronounced as 'L' or said by rolling your tongue. *= Fan words Aho: (ah-ho) Idiot, fool. Aishertu: (aiee-shi-tae-ru) "I love you." Akumu: (a-koo-moo) Nightmare Anime: (ann-ee-may) Short for 'Japanese animation' which is NOT to be used around hard core anime fans. Anou: (ah-noh) From the Japanese, meaning "say". However, it could also be translated as the Japanese version of "errr" or "umm" in the English. A more polite, similar-sounding version (anone) can be used which means "excuse me". Arigato: (ar-re-ga-toe) "Thank you." Arigato gazaimas: (ar-re-ga-toe ga-zai-masu) "Thank you very much." Ara: (ar-ra) "Oh my" Baka: (ba-ka) idiot/ foolish/ stupid person. Banzai: (bon-zai) Cheers, hurrah. Bento: (ben-to) Japanese-style boxed lunches, served cold. Often consists of rice and various side items arranged in a very visually appealing manner. Bishoujo: (be-show-jo) Pretty/beautiful girl. Bishie: (bee-shi) Short for 'Bishoujo.' Bishonen: (be-show-nen) Handsome, pretty boy. Bisho: (bee-show) Short for 'Bishonen.' *Chara: Short for character. Chibi: (chib-be) Little, short. In anime, it is usually referred as "Super-deformed," where characters have huge heads and small bodies. Usually to show more expression in the character's emotions. *Cosplay: When a fan dresses up as an anime/manga character. Daijoubu: (dai-juu-bu) 'It's alright' Dare?: (da-ray) who? Dame: (da-may) No good, cannot, not allowed. Demo: (deh-mo) "But" very commonly used. Dochirahe: (do-chi-ra-hey) how are you? Domo: (doh-moh) "very much." *Doujinshi: (dow-gin-shi) Unofficial manga. Amateur work. Especially those drawn by anime/manga fans. *Dub: A translated version of an anime. Dubbed versions are often edited for English versions. Ecchi: (ech-chee) Often used to mean 'pervert.' Ei: (ee) hey *Fanfic: A story written by a fan, using characters from an exisitng series. *Fangirl: A female anime/manga fan who is very fond of male characters. *Fansub: Anime which has been translated and/or subtitled by anime fans. Fuku: (fuu-kuu) suit/ uniform Genki: (gen-kii) Literally means energy, vigor, vitality or pep. A genki person is one who has lots of energy and is very cheerful. *Glomp: To come up to another person and throw yourself onto him/her in a massive bear hug, often putting your cheeks together and hanging on long enough to make the other person irritated. (Usually unintentionally.) Gomen: (go-men) sorry Gomen nasai: (go-men na-sigh) I'm very sorry Hai: (hi) right, yes, ok. Hana: (ha-na) Flower. Henshin: (hen-shinn) Refers to the senshi's tranformation. Hentai: (hen-tie) Extremely perverted. A stronger word for "ecchi." It's usually applied to something with pornographic content. Hen: (he-en) Odd, weird. hikou: (hee-kuu) Flying. Hoomuwaaku: (hom-mu-wa-koo) homework. Iee: (ee) no. Irrashaimase: (ee-ra-shy-ma-say) Welcome. Itadakimasu: (ee-tah-dah-kee-mah-soo) Roughly translates to: Let's Eat. Usually said in gratitude before eating a meal. Itekimasu: (ee-tah-kee-mah-soo) A statement said when leaving, "I'm off!" ((think Card Captor Sakura)) Iterashai: (ee-tah-rah-shy) A statement said when someone is leaving, wishing them off (everyday usage.) Jaa mata / Ja ne: (jaa-ma-taa / ja-nay) See you later. *J-pop: Japanese music. Kakkoii: (ka-koy-ee) Attractive/good-looking/stylish/cool. Katana: (kah-tah-nah) Traditional, slightly curved blade of about 3 feet in length. Used as a weapon in Japan by swordman of numerous eras. Kawaii: (ka-why-ee) Cute. Kimono: (kee-mo-no) A traitional Japanese robe or clothing worn by men and women. Styles for each gender differ because women's kimonos usually have more elegant, detailed, and colorful designs and overall more feminine. Otherwise known as a 'yukata.' Kisama: (kee-sa-ma) Roughly translated as "bastard!" or "damn you!" Konbanwa: (kon-bon-waa) Good evening. Koi/Koibito: (koy/koy-bi-toe) Boyfriend or girlfriend. Lover. Koishii: (koy-e-shi) Darling refering to a woman. Koishiteru: (ko-i-shi-tey-ruu) "I'm in love." Kudasai: (ku-da-sigh) Please Kuso: (kuu-so) Sh!t! Lemon: Often used to describe adult content in anime or manga. Also used to describe homosexual content. Mamono: (ma-mo-no) Demon, devil, monster Manga: (man-ga) Japanese comic books. Often confused with anime, as in japan, it can also be applied to videos. Manga-ka: (mahng-gah-kah) A professional Japanese comic writer. *Mecha: (mec-ca) Mechanical. Usually referring to robots. (i.e. Gundam Wing, Bubblegumm Crisis.) Minna: (mee-na) Everyone. Moshi moshi: (mo-shii mo-shii) Telephone greeting. Oi!: (oy) Hey! Omae o korosu: (o-may oh ko-ru-suu) I will kill you. Oneichan: (oh-nei-chan) Sister, or in more formal situations, a young woman of older age or social standing. Oniichan: (oh-nee-chan) Brother, or in more formal situations, a young man of older age or social standing. Onegai: (o-ne-guy) Please (in a more desperate way) Nani?: (na-nii) What? Nani kore?: (na-nii ko) What's this? Ne: (neh) Used similarly to eh Neko: (ney-koh) Cat No: (no) "Of" Odango: (oh-dong-go) Dumpling. Ohay-o: (o-hay-o) Good morning Okashii: (o-ka-shi) Strange in a funny way Omake: (oh-ma-key) Add ons, further info/ stuff. Used in anime as humorous extras. Also used on webpages as "extra stuff." *OVA: Abbreviated term for Original Video Animation. Anime produced straight to video. (Not dubbed.) Otaku: (oh-ta-koo) Slang term for anime fan or someone who is obsessed with anime. (Meaning me ^^) It can also have negative definitions. Another of its meanings is "someone who is really obsessed." This term was highly debatable arguing whether the name 'Otaku' is offensive to the Japanese. Pasu-con: Japanese approximation for "personal computer." Ramen: (rah-men) Japanese noodles. Standard college meal of choice because it's cheap and easy to make. Sake: (sak-kii) A Japanese alcoholic beverage. Rice wine. Seiyuu: (say-you) Voice actor. Sempai: (sem-pie) Older student. Sensai: (sen-say) Teacher, often used as a suffix. Senshi: (sen-she) A warrior or fighter. Shimatta: (shee-mah-tah) Damn. Shine: (shee-nah) Die. Shojo/shoujo: (show-jo) Anime/Manga written especially for the female genre. Often features beautiful looking men, and emotional storylines. Shojo-ai: (show-jo aye) Girl/girl relationships. Tends to be emotional, not physical. Shonen/Shounen: (show-nen) Anime/Manga written especially for the male genre. More likely to involve action, and heroics. Shonen-ai: (show-nen aye) boy/boy relationships. Again, it tends to be emotional rather than physical. Sub: Subtitled. Usually a term used for an anime that is not dubbed. Sugoi: (suu-goy) Cool/terrific/amazing/great. Tadaima: (ta-dai-mah) Traditionally, an announcement made when indicating arrival; "I'm here!" or "I'm home!" Tsumannai: (su-man-neye) "It's boring." Ungaii: (uun-gai-ee) Lucky. Ungawarui: (uun-ga-wa-ruu-ee) Unlucky. Usagi: (you-saw-gee) Bunny. Wo: (woa!) "My." Yaoi: (yow-ee) Male/male relationships. More likely to refer to sexual activity/ physical relationships. In other words, gay. Yatta: (yaa-taa) Yay, horray. Yume: (yu-may) Dream Youma: (you-ma) Monster. Yuri: (yer-ri) Female/female relationships. More likely to refer to sexual activity/ physical relationships. Otherwised known as lesbian. Waaku: (wa-koo) Work. Japanese Suffixes -chan: (chan) This suffix is added to the end of children's names, mostly girls. It can also be added to a name to show affection, so the girls often use this ending on each others' names or when referring to a boyfriend. -san: (saan) Adds respect to a person's name, usually used when someone is older than you. -sama: (sa-ma) Shows a great deal of respect (like Master), usually used when referring to a godly being. -kun: (kuun) Mostly added to boys names, but can be used for girls as well. Used when someone is not very well known and is your own age or younger. -hime: (he-may) princess (i.e.: Mononoke-hime= Princess Mononoke.) Numbers: ichi - 1 ni - 2 san - 3 shi - 4 go - 5 roku - 6 shichi - 7 hachi - 8 ku - 9 iyu - 10 hyaku - 100 108 - A lucky number according to Buddist superstition. by OtakuGurl54