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I'm guessing since people show up in these threads they know something about the Japanese culture or language but for the people who don't I decided to make a simple dictionary/thesaurus they can refer to if they can't understand what someone wrote. (The rules didn't say I can't so...)
This will go in alphabetical order and more words will be added at every chance.
If any information seems incorrect please notify me. Also, please be aware some words maybe repeated because they show in more than one category or it may be a typo. There is also going to be a new category I'll put up later for baby boy and girl names and their meanings. The names wil be translations of English names and translation of Japanese names (a simple switch up)
Regular Words and Phrases some words will be repeated because this is not just a dictionary but a thesaurus-they will also appear in other categories
a-bandezain = urban design
a-bento = evening
abeirabiriti = availability
abekawamochi = rice cakes (mochi) with Kinako
abekku = together, with someone
abekobe = contrary, opposite, inverse
abenyu- = avenue
abere-ji = average
abere-jigorufa- = average golfer
Abunai = Dangerous, critical, grave, uncertain, unreliable
a-chizan = artisan
adobaisu = advice
adobaiza- = adviser
adobansu = advance(d)
adobansudo = advanced
adobante-ji = advantage
adobante-jiru-ru = advantage rule
adobaru-n = ad-balloon
adobataijingu = advertising
adobataizumento = advertisement
adobencha- = adventure
adovaisa = advisor
Afea = affair
agedashidoufu = deep-fried tofu
Ai = Love
aibetsu = sad parting
aikidou = aikido, way of harmony with the universe (MA)
aikidouka = aikido practitioner
aishinguzapakku = icing the puck
Ai shiteru = I love you
akaza = goosefoot (plant)
akemashiteomedetougozaimasu = Happy New Year
Aki = Fall/Autumn
Akki = Demon, evil spirit, devil
Aku = Evil, to be open, lye, harsh taste, puckery juice, wickedness, to become empty, to be less crowded
akubyoudou = leaning over backwards to be impartial
akuchibudifensu = active defense
akudou = bad boy
akudou = wrong course, evil course
akugyakumudou = treason, treachery, atrocity
Akuma = Devil, Dark Angel
akunomichiheizanau = to lead astray, to lure a person to evil ways
akuzairyou = adverse stock-market factors
Amadare = Raindrop
Ame = Rain, candy (hard)
ame-baundou = ameboid movement
Anata = You (female pronoun) (hum) (ok), dear (what woman calls hubby)
anchifeminizumu = antifeminism
andoutorawa = un, deux, trois
anfea = unfair
Ani = Big brother/ older brother (hum)
Anime = Japanese animation.
ankokujidai = the Dark Ages
Ano = Well..., or "that over there"
anteidouitai = stable isotope
Ao = Blue
Aozora = blue sky
Ara = Oh, well, or hi
Arigato = Thank you
Arufa = alpha
Aruiwa = Or
Atama = Head
Ayashi = Fantastic
baba = hag
Baka = Stupid as a common term, idiot, fool, foolish, or a trivial matter (plz be respectful enough to not break the rules and use words like this or similar)
Bangou = Number
bata-dochairudo = battered child (syndrome)
bebi-feisu = baby face
Be-da! = when a person pulls down one eyelid and sticks out their tongue at some one. (;P)
beddotaun = bed town
Bento = A Japanese lunch container
bifoasa-bisu = before service
Bishoujo = Pretty girl, beautiful
Bishonen = Pretty/feminine boy
Bozu = an informal way to refer to a boy, similar to the eng. term "kid" or "squirt".
Boku = Me/I (used by males - informal), Lovely
buraindotacchi = blind touch
buraindotesuto = blind test
byuffe = buffet
-chan = A suffix used at the end of a name, commonly used for someone younger than you, a friend of the same age, or as a common nickname.
Chi = thousand, many, earth, blood, consanguity
Chibi = Little, small, the term can also stand for "super deformed" as in the big head little bodied people in anime
Chikin = Chicken
Chikyu = Earth
Cho = Super
Chojin = Superman
Chojo = Superwoman
Chotto = A little
Chuu-gakkou = Middle school
Daijobu = I'm fine as a response, or Are you okay? as a question
Daikirai = hate, very dislikeable, loathe, abhor
Dame = (dah-meh) Bad, no good
Dare = Who
defo-ruto = default
defo-rutochi = default value
deforume = distortion
deforuto = default
deforutochi = default value
difo-ruto = default
Demo = But
deddotaimu = dead time
Densetsu = Legend
difensu = defense
Dochirahe? = How are you?
docchi = which way, which one
docchitsukazu = gray area (a-no), unclear area
dochaku = aboriginal (a-no), indigenous
dochira = which, who
dochirahe = How are you? (id)
dochiramo = both
dochirasama = who are you? (hon,id)
dochitsu = who
Doko = Where
Dokoro no hata = Skull and crossbones
Domo arigato gozaimasu = Thank you very much.
Don = coveting, don
dona- = donor
donabe = earthenware pot
donaru = to shout, to yell
don'yoku = avarice, greed, covetousness
Dorekurai = How
Doshite = Why
dotabata = noisy, slapstick (an), noise
dotabatayaru = be noisy, make noise
dotan = thud
dotanba = scaffold, last moment, eleventh hour
dote = embankment, bank
dotto = suddenly
Dou = how
Doujin = People that share a common interest in literature is related that share a common interest in manga
Doujinshi = A parody/spin-off of an anime or manga, (amateur comics)
Doushite = how
Doyatte = How
Ecchi = Perverted, pervert (can also be referred to as s*x, s**y, based on what is being said or talked about). Lecherous. Also soft-core perverted anime that tends to consist of lots of sexual humor (that DOESN'T contain sexually explicit content). Most people see it as a downgraded version of Hentai.
Eiyu = Heroic
Engi = Theater
Fuku = Uniform
Fubuki = Snowstorm
Fuenukkusu = Phoenix
Fuji = Puffer fish
furaidochikin = fried chicken
Fushigi = Mysterious, wondrous
Gohan = Rice. Meal
Gou= number
gouka = hell fire
Gakkousei = (Gahk-sei) Student
Genki = Energy, healthy, happy, entergetic
Genki desu = Fine
Genso = Illusion
Ginga = Galaxy: more specifically, the Milky Way
Ginzuishou = The "Silver Imperial Crystal" in America
Go = Five
Gomen = I'm sorry
Gomen nasai = I'm really sorry
Gomen ne = I'm sorry
Ha = Leaf
Hachi = Eight
Hai = Yes, right
Hana = Flowers
Hanabira = Petals
Hareru = to be Sunny, to clear away, to stop raining, to become swollen, to swell (from inflammation)
Haru = Spring (season), to stick, to paste, or to affix
Hei = third in rank, third sign of the Chinese calendar, get together, lean on, recline on, lie heavy (on the stomach), line up, be in a row, rank with, rival, equal, wall, fence
Henshin = eccentricity (in mechanics), deflection, metamorphosis, disguise, Transformation, reply, change of mind, inconstancy, apostasy
Hentai = XXX rated, super-perverted sexually explicit content, usually anime, pictures, videos, mangas, and wide categories of fan-fiction. Also a term for weird.
Hime = Princess (can be used as a suffix or as a nickname)
Honto ni = Really (as in truly), or "Really?"
Hoseki = Jewel
Hoshi = Star
Hyoeyu = Castaway, outcast
Ichi = One
Iie = No
Iinazuke = Finacee
Inu = Dog
Irasshaimese = welcome
Itai = Ouch
Itazura = Mischevous
Itsu = When
Jagon = Evil eye
Ja ne = See you
Juku = School
Jyu = Ten
Kage = Shadow
Kai = Seashell, shellfish, being in between, mediation, meeting, assembly, party, association, low rank, subordinate, lower order, large, cut, clip, shear, reap, trim, prune, effect, result, worth, use, avail, oar, scull, paddle, floor (counter), stories, counter for occurrences
Kaidashi = Shopping
Kakoii = Cool
Kakumei = Revolution
Kame = Turtle
Kamen = Mask
Kami-sama = God, can also be used as an exclamation, like "Oh, God!"
Kan = trunk (tree), can, tin, crown, diadem, first, best, peerless, cap, naming, heaven, emperor, letter, writing brush, perception, intuition, the sixth sense, look, appearance, spectacle, pipe, tube, recommend, advise, encourage, offer (like wine), strong, just, right, love of peace
Kanji = executive secretary, party coordinator, Chinese characters, feeling, sense, impression, government business, stereotyped epithet
kanjibunka = kanji culture
Kantai = Fleet (like a fleet of pirate ships)
Kara- = color
Karaage= fried
Karui = Light, as in weight
Kasumi = Mist
Kawa = River, stream, good story, leather, side, row, surroundings, case (watch), skin, fur, hide, pelt, shell, bark
Kawaii = Cute
Kaya = various gramineous grasses (e.g. eularies), mosquito net
Kaze = Wind
Kazu= number
Keirei = Pretty
Ken'o = hate, disgust
Ki = Wood or tree
Kiba = tusk, fang, lumber yard, horse-riding
Kikoeru = to hear, to be heard, to be audible
Kimagure = Whimsical
Kimi = egg yolk, prince, lord, you (fam, fem), sensation, feeling
Kinryoku = Sanctuary
Kirai = hate, dislike, mine
Kiri = Fog
Kishi = Knight
Kitsune = Fox
Kitsunegari = Fox hunt
-ko = A suffix used at the end of a girl's name, either as her real name, or as a familiar nickname
Kodachi = Group of trees
Kodomo = Child
Koeru = surpass, exceed, to cross over, to pass over (out of), to grow fat, to grow fertile, to pass through
Koi = Love
Koinu = Puppy
Kokoro = Heart
Koneko = Kitten
Konban wa = Good evening
Konnichi wa = Good afternoon, good day
Konpeki = Azure, deep blue
Kori = Ice, stiffness, swelling, hardening, foxes and badgers, sly fellow
Kotaete = Answer me
Kouma = Colt, pony
Kowai = Frightening, eerie
-kun = A suffix usually used at the end of a male's name, either for familiarity or for respect but female's may also be associated with this suffix.
Kurai = Dark, gloomy, approximately, grade, rank, court order, dignity, nobility
Kuro = Black, dark
Kyu = Nine
Maho = Magic, full sail
Manga = Comics
Manmo = Demon
Matte = Wait
Megami = Goddess
Minna = Everyone, all of you
Mizu = Water
Mori = Forest
Moshi moshi = Hello (How Japanese answer the phone. Its not used much other then that)
Masume = Girl (it's a little like saying "babe" in America)
Muteki = Invincible
Namida = Teardrop, crying, tears
Nanba- = number
Nani = What
Natasuyasumi = Summer vacation
Natsu = Summer
Ne = like saying "eh?" in Eng.
Neji = screw, helix, spiral
Neko = Cat
Nezumi = Mouse
Ni = Two, load, baggage, cargo, takes after (his mother) (suf), red, red earth
Niji = Rainbow, two characters, name, secondary, subordinate
Nijizuishou = Rainbow crystal
Odango = Dumpling
Odango atama = Dumpling head (the Japanese equivalent of Meatball Head)
Ofuda = Anti-evil scroll
Ogenki desu ka? = How are you?
Ohayo = Good morning
Okaa = Mother, usually seen as "okaa-san"
Okami = Wolf
Okane = Money
Omocha = Toy
Omoi = Heavy, heart, mind, feelings, emotion
Onee-chan = Older sister
Oni = Ogre, demon, it (like in a game of tag)
Onii-chan = Older brother
Otaku = Someone with an extensive (or obsessive) knowledge of anime or manga. It's an insult in Japan. (I'm one!). Otaku in Japanese is a term similar to saying anime fan or geek.
Otanko = Dumb, ditzy
Pika = Flash of light
Purinsesu = Princess
Raion = Lion
Riaru = real
Riku = land, shore, agony of separation
Risu = Fracture, squirrel
Roku = Six, good (an), satisfactory (an), worthy (an)
Ryu = Dragon
Sakura = Cherry blossom petals
-sama = Suffix used for great respect
San = Three
-san = Suffix used for someone older than you, or someone you have general respect for
Sayonara = Good bye
Sebrio = Suit
Segei = Justice
Sei = Holy
Seihuku = Uniform
Seiyuu = Voice actor (the voices of the anime people)
Senki = Century
Sennoujuku = Cram school
Sensei = Teacher: is sometimes used as a suffix
Senshi = Soldier, warrior
Setsuhen = Snowflake
Shabon = Soap
Shi = Four
Shichi = Seven
Shi kuretto = Secret
Shin = New
Shinjiru = Faith
Shinkai = Deep sea
Shiro = White
Shiruba = Silver
Shita = Down
Shotai = Team
Shoujo = Girl
Sora = Heavens
Sugoii = Cool
Sotsugyou = Graduation
Suishou = Crystal
Suteki = Cool
-tachi = Suffix used to indicate that person and their group ex-(if Rangiku was walking around with her friends, they would be called "Rangiku-tachi" or something similar)
Tadaima = Here I am, I'm home!, right now
Tai = Organizaiton or club
Taisen = Battle, war
Taiyou = Sun, solar, summary, outline, situation, terms, important point
Tamago = Egg
Tamagotchi = Loveable egg
Tanteidan = Detective
Tatsu = Stand
Teishoku = color
Tenku = Vision
Tensi = Reincarnation
Tenshi = Angel
Tetsewon = Mighty
To = And
Toki = Time, hour, occasion
Tora = Tiger
Tsuki = Moon
Tsunami = Huge tidal wave
Uchujin = Alien
Ue = Up
Uma = Horse
Umi = Ocean
Unmei = Fate
Usagi = Rabbit
Ushu = Space
Urusai: Shut up
Uso = A lie
Wakaru = I understand.
Watashi = I (polite)
Yatta! = Yay! Hooray!
Yosei = Fairy
Yuki = Snow
Yume = Dream
Yunikon = Unicorn
Yusha = Hero
Yuugi = Dance, play
Yaoi = A japanese acronym that means "No climax, no point, no meaning." Also mean male to male love.
Yamero = Stop it!
Yaro = Bastard (used towards males)
Youkai = Means "demon" in this sense. The word "you" translates to demon, but the real meaning behind 'youkai' is 'bewitching apparition' which include demons, monsters, goblins, and ghouls. Obake and bakemono mean the same thing as youkai and are other words frequently used for spirits.
Yume = Dream
Yuri = Yuri was the first lesbian adult magazine. Fans started associating f/f smut with that term because of the magazine. Now it is understood simply as girl to girl love (like yaoi)
Zai = Talent, wealth
Zettai = Never
Colors: Teishokuall colors and only colors
Aoi: Blue
Akai: Red
Chairoi: Brown
Haiiro, Nezumiiru: Gray
Kiiroi: Yellow
Kuroi: Black
Midori: Green
Murasaki: Purple
Orengi: Orange
Shiroi: White
Momoiru: Pink
Numbers: Nonboruall numbers and only numbers
Ichi: One
Ni: Two
San: Three
Yon/Shi): Four
Go: Five
Roku: Six
Nana/Shichi: Seven
Hachi: Eight
Kyuu: Nin
Juu: Ten
Hyaku: One-hundred
Sen: One-thousand
Baby names for Boys and Girlsin order- boys alphabetical then girls, first Japanese then English
Before starting unless you know
Name order:
In Japan, like in China and Korea, the first name follows the family name. A person with the first name "Ichiro" and the family name "Suzuki" is, therefore, called "Suzuki Ichiro" rather than "Ichiro Suzuki".
Family names:
Most Japanese family names consist of two kanji (Chinese characters). The meanings of many of the kanji used in family names are related to nature, geographical features or locations, for example, mountain (yama), tree (ki), rice field (ta), island (shima), village (mura), bridge (hashi), between (naka), below (shita) etc. Some of the most common Japanese family names are Sato, Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka and Watanabe.
First names:
Japanese first names also commonly consist of two kanji. The meanings of those kanji are often positive characteristics such as intelligence, beauty, love or light, names for flowers, the four seasons and other natural phenomena, or the order of birth (first son, second son, etc.).
Since quite a few kanji have identical pronunciations, first names that are pronounced the same, are not necessarily written with the same kanji. For example, there are about five common versions for the popular female first name Yoko, depending on the kanji for "Yo".
Not seldomly, the gender of a person can be guessed by the ending of his/her first name. First names ending with -ro, -shi, -ya, or -o are typically male first names, while names ending in -ko, -mi, -e and -yo are typically female first names.
The names of foreigners are usually written in katakana.
Titles:
The Japanese commonly address each other by last name. Only close friends and children are usually addressed by first name. In addition, people rarely address each other just by name, but usually attach an appropriate title to the name. There is a large number of such titles depending on the gender and social position of the person you are addressing. Some of the most frequently used titles are:
* san: (for example Sato-san)
This is the most neutral and famous title, and can be used in most situations. Only in formal situations, san may not be polite enough.
* sama: (for example Sato-sama)
This is a more polite form of san, commonly used in formal situations and letters, but too polite in a casual context.
* kun: (for example Yusuke-kun)
This is an informal title used for boys and men that are younger than yourself.
* chan: (for example Megumi-chan)
This is an informal title used for young children and very close friends or family members.
* sensei: (for example Sato-sensei)
This is a title used for teachers, doctors and other people with a higher education and from whom you receive a service or instructions.
Unisex
Aiko - love child
Aki - autumn/ bright
Akira - intelligent
Ami - my people
Ana - grace/favour
Anika - grace/favour
Anna - grace/favour
Aoi - the hollyhock plant, blue green colors
Aya - design, paint
Ayumu - walk
Eri - blessed with reason
Hama - ground leaf
Haru - sunshine, springtime
Haruna - springtime vegetables
Hibiki - echo, sound
Hikaru - light, ray of light
Hinata - sunny place, in the sun
Hiromi - broadminded beauty
Hisoka - secret
Izumi - Fountain; spring
Jin - Gold
Jun - Truthful
Kaede - Maple
Kairi - Ocean village
Kana - Name of a demi-god
Kaoru - Fragant
Kazue - One blessing
Kazuho - One step
Kazumi - Beautiful harmony
Kazuye - One blessing
Kei - Joyful
Kira - Dark
Kishi - Beach, seashore
Mana - Divine power
Mao - True center
Michi - Route
Mika - Beautiful smell
Miki - Beautiful story
Minori - Beautiful harbor
Mitsue - Branch of light
Mitsuho - Light and protection
Mitsuyo - Generation of light
Nami - Of great reknown
Nao - Honest
Natsuki - Summer and hope
Oki - Open sea
Ran - Rim, shield + wolf
Rei - Salute
Rina - greens from the village
Rio - River
Ritsuka - Good law
Rui - Gem life
Seiki - Star and beginning
Setsuna - Calm snow
Shigemi - Luxuriant beauty
Sora - Sky
Tama - Jewel
Tomo - Wisdom; knowledge
Tomomi - Wisdom and beauty
Tsubasa - Wing
Yasu - Peaceful
Yo - Sunshine
Yoshiki - Perfumed life
Yoshimi - To rejoice in beauty
You - Sunshine
Yuki - Blessing; snow
Yuri - Earth worker
Yuu - Gentle
Yuuki - Tender hope; precious help
Boys JPN
Aito - Affection
Akatsuki - Dawn
Akifumi - Bright history
Akihiko - Bright boy
Akihiro - Bright and large
Akihito - Distinct person
Akimitsu - Autumn light
Akinobu - Autumn faith
Akinori - Shining rule
Akio - Bright man
Akiyo - White world
Akiyoshi - Bright and good
Arashi - Storm
Arata - New
Atsuo - Friendly man
Atsushi - Pure ambition
Benjirou - Son of two speeches
Bishamon - Help, sand and gate
Choukichi - Lasting luck
Daichi - Great wisdom
Daiki - Big tree
Daisuke - Great help
Eiichi - Prosperous one
Eiji - Two protectors
Eiri - Crystal and village
Eita - Thick crystal
Eito - Prosperous person
Etsuo - Joyous life
Fujitaka - Tall wisteria
Fumihiko - Well-read man
Fumihiro - Wide sentence
Fumitaka - History and filial piety
Fumito - Man of history
Fumiya - Field of history
Fusao - Wise man
Fuyuki - Snowy winter
Gakuto - Educated person
Genji - Two beginnings
Giichi - One rule; righteous one
Goro - Fifth son; enlightened son
Gorou - Fifth son; enlightened son
Hajime - Beginning
Hansuke - Helpful friend
Harou - Waves
Haruki - Spring wood
Haruto - Cleared one, remote person
Hayao - Fast man
Hayate - Sudden
Hayato - Falconer
Hideaki - Excellent and bright
Hideharu - Flourishing autumn
Hidehisa - Superior era
Hidekazu - Excellent harmony
Hideki - Excellent trees
Hidenori - Superior rule
Hideo - Excelling man
Hidetaka - Glorious filial respect
Hideyuki - Excellent happiness
Hiro - Generous
Hiroaki - Abundant light
Hirohito - Abundant benevolence
Hirokazu - Wide harmony
Hiroki - Wide trees
Hiromasa - Wise and straightforward
Hiromichi - Wide street
Hiromitsu - Wide light
Hironobu - Wide faith
Hironori - Tolerant rule
Hiroshi - Generous
Hiroto - Big flight
Hiroyuki - Broad happiness
Hisao - Life story
Hisashi - Always
Hisato - one with a long life
Hitomu - One dream
Hitoshi - Benevolence
Hodaka - Tall ear of grain
Huyu - Winter
Hyosuke - Helpful soldier
Hyota - Thick bag
Hyousuke Helpful soldier
Hyouta Thick bag
Ichiro First-born son
Ikki One horseman
Ikuo Fragrant man
Ikuya Fragrant one
Iruka Garment, gem and...
Isamu - Bravery
Isao - Meritorious man
Isoroku - Fifty-six
Itsuki - Timber trees
Itsuo - Fifth male
Iwao - Rock
Izo - Ice; iron
Jakobe - Shrine families
Jiro - second son
Jirou - second son
Joji - hand over peace
Kaimu - ocean dream
Kaisho - Fly over the sea
Kaishou - Fly over the sea
Kaito - Ocean and sake dipper
Kakyou - Fragrant view
Kamavirya - Vigorous at will
Kamenosuke - Turtle's helper
Kaname - Vital point
Kane - a spear
Katsumi - win sea
Katsunori - win law
Katsutoshi - to win cleverly
Kazuaki - harmonious and bright
Kazuhiko - Peaceful boy
Kazuhiro - Harmony and abundance
Kazuhisa - Harmonious era
Kazuhito - Benevolent one
Kazuki - one tree
Kazuma - true harmony
Kazumasa - peaceful and righteous
Kazumichi - Harmonious way
Kazumitsu - Harmonious light
Kazunari - One and become
Kazuo - First-born son
Kazushige - Harmonious and heavy
Kazuto - Harmonious person
Kazuya - Peaceful one
Kazuyuki - harmony and happiness
Keigo - one's respect
Keiji - respect and two
Keitaro - Respectful plump son
Keitarou - Respectful plum son
Keizo - Blessed keep
Ken - Born of fire
Kenji - Twice as wise
Kenta - Healthy and plump
Kentaro - Healthy plump son
Kentarou - Healthy plump son
Kenzaburo - Healthy third son
Kenzaburou - Healthy third son
Kenzo - Wise and three
Kenzou - Wise and three
Kimihiro - Ocean of benevolence
Kiyoshi - Quiet
Kiyoto - Noble person
Kobe - A Japanese city
Kobee - Shrine families
Kobey - Shrine families
Kohei - Wide and flat
Koichi - Happiness and one
Girls JPN
Ai - Love
Aina - Catalan form of Anna
Airi - Beloved jasmine
Akahana - Red rose
Akako - Red child
Akane - Madder; red dye
Akari - Light; brightness
Updates will come every so often but I believe this is good enough for now.
This will go in alphabetical order and more words will be added at every chance.
If any information seems incorrect please notify me. Also, please be aware some words maybe repeated because they show in more than one category or it may be a typo. There is also going to be a new category I'll put up later for baby boy and girl names and their meanings. The names wil be translations of English names and translation of Japanese names (a simple switch up)
Regular Words and Phrases some words will be repeated because this is not just a dictionary but a thesaurus-they will also appear in other categories
a-bandezain = urban design
a-bento = evening
abeirabiriti = availability
abekawamochi = rice cakes (mochi) with Kinako
abekku = together, with someone
abekobe = contrary, opposite, inverse
abenyu- = avenue
abere-ji = average
abere-jigorufa- = average golfer
Abunai = Dangerous, critical, grave, uncertain, unreliable
a-chizan = artisan
adobaisu = advice
adobaiza- = adviser
adobansu = advance(d)
adobansudo = advanced
adobante-ji = advantage
adobante-jiru-ru = advantage rule
adobaru-n = ad-balloon
adobataijingu = advertising
adobataizumento = advertisement
adobencha- = adventure
adovaisa = advisor
Afea = affair
agedashidoufu = deep-fried tofu
Ai = Love
aibetsu = sad parting
aikidou = aikido, way of harmony with the universe (MA)
aikidouka = aikido practitioner
aishinguzapakku = icing the puck
Ai shiteru = I love you
akaza = goosefoot (plant)
akemashiteomedetougozaimasu = Happy New Year
Aki = Fall/Autumn
Akki = Demon, evil spirit, devil
Aku = Evil, to be open, lye, harsh taste, puckery juice, wickedness, to become empty, to be less crowded
akubyoudou = leaning over backwards to be impartial
akuchibudifensu = active defense
akudou = bad boy
akudou = wrong course, evil course
akugyakumudou = treason, treachery, atrocity
Akuma = Devil, Dark Angel
akunomichiheizanau = to lead astray, to lure a person to evil ways
akuzairyou = adverse stock-market factors
Amadare = Raindrop
Ame = Rain, candy (hard)
ame-baundou = ameboid movement
Anata = You (female pronoun) (hum) (ok), dear (what woman calls hubby)
anchifeminizumu = antifeminism
andoutorawa = un, deux, trois
anfea = unfair
Ani = Big brother/ older brother (hum)
Anime = Japanese animation.
ankokujidai = the Dark Ages
Ano = Well..., or "that over there"
anteidouitai = stable isotope
Ao = Blue
Aozora = blue sky
Ara = Oh, well, or hi
Arigato = Thank you
Arufa = alpha
Aruiwa = Or
Atama = Head
Ayashi = Fantastic
baba = hag
Baka = Stupid as a common term, idiot, fool, foolish, or a trivial matter (plz be respectful enough to not break the rules and use words like this or similar)
Bangou = Number
bata-dochairudo = battered child (syndrome)
bebi-feisu = baby face
Be-da! = when a person pulls down one eyelid and sticks out their tongue at some one. (;P)
beddotaun = bed town
Bento = A Japanese lunch container
bifoasa-bisu = before service
Bishoujo = Pretty girl, beautiful
Bishonen = Pretty/feminine boy
Bozu = an informal way to refer to a boy, similar to the eng. term "kid" or "squirt".
Boku = Me/I (used by males - informal), Lovely
buraindotacchi = blind touch
buraindotesuto = blind test
byuffe = buffet
-chan = A suffix used at the end of a name, commonly used for someone younger than you, a friend of the same age, or as a common nickname.
Chi = thousand, many, earth, blood, consanguity
Chibi = Little, small, the term can also stand for "super deformed" as in the big head little bodied people in anime
Chikin = Chicken
Chikyu = Earth
Cho = Super
Chojin = Superman
Chojo = Superwoman
Chotto = A little
Chuu-gakkou = Middle school
Daijobu = I'm fine as a response, or Are you okay? as a question
Daikirai = hate, very dislikeable, loathe, abhor
Dame = (dah-meh) Bad, no good
Dare = Who
defo-ruto = default
defo-rutochi = default value
deforume = distortion
deforuto = default
deforutochi = default value
difo-ruto = default
Demo = But
deddotaimu = dead time
Densetsu = Legend
difensu = defense
Dochirahe? = How are you?
docchi = which way, which one
docchitsukazu = gray area (a-no), unclear area
dochaku = aboriginal (a-no), indigenous
dochira = which, who
dochirahe = How are you? (id)
dochiramo = both
dochirasama = who are you? (hon,id)
dochitsu = who
Doko = Where
Dokoro no hata = Skull and crossbones
Domo arigato gozaimasu = Thank you very much.
Don = coveting, don
dona- = donor
donabe = earthenware pot
donaru = to shout, to yell
don'yoku = avarice, greed, covetousness
Dorekurai = How
Doshite = Why
dotabata = noisy, slapstick (an), noise
dotabatayaru = be noisy, make noise
dotan = thud
dotanba = scaffold, last moment, eleventh hour
dote = embankment, bank
dotto = suddenly
Dou = how
Doujin = People that share a common interest in literature is related that share a common interest in manga
Doujinshi = A parody/spin-off of an anime or manga, (amateur comics)
Doushite = how
Doyatte = How
Ecchi = Perverted, pervert (can also be referred to as s*x, s**y, based on what is being said or talked about). Lecherous. Also soft-core perverted anime that tends to consist of lots of sexual humor (that DOESN'T contain sexually explicit content). Most people see it as a downgraded version of Hentai.
Eiyu = Heroic
Engi = Theater
Fuku = Uniform
Fubuki = Snowstorm
Fuenukkusu = Phoenix
Fuji = Puffer fish
furaidochikin = fried chicken
Fushigi = Mysterious, wondrous
Gohan = Rice. Meal
Gou= number
gouka = hell fire
Gakkousei = (Gahk-sei) Student
Genki = Energy, healthy, happy, entergetic
Genki desu = Fine
Genso = Illusion
Ginga = Galaxy: more specifically, the Milky Way
Ginzuishou = The "Silver Imperial Crystal" in America
Go = Five
Gomen = I'm sorry
Gomen nasai = I'm really sorry
Gomen ne = I'm sorry
Ha = Leaf
Hachi = Eight
Hai = Yes, right
Hana = Flowers
Hanabira = Petals
Hareru = to be Sunny, to clear away, to stop raining, to become swollen, to swell (from inflammation)
Haru = Spring (season), to stick, to paste, or to affix
Hei = third in rank, third sign of the Chinese calendar, get together, lean on, recline on, lie heavy (on the stomach), line up, be in a row, rank with, rival, equal, wall, fence
Henshin = eccentricity (in mechanics), deflection, metamorphosis, disguise, Transformation, reply, change of mind, inconstancy, apostasy
Hentai = XXX rated, super-perverted sexually explicit content, usually anime, pictures, videos, mangas, and wide categories of fan-fiction. Also a term for weird.
Hime = Princess (can be used as a suffix or as a nickname)
Honto ni = Really (as in truly), or "Really?"
Hoseki = Jewel
Hoshi = Star
Hyoeyu = Castaway, outcast
Ichi = One
Iie = No
Iinazuke = Finacee
Inu = Dog
Irasshaimese = welcome
Itai = Ouch
Itazura = Mischevous
Itsu = When
Jagon = Evil eye
Ja ne = See you
Juku = School
Jyu = Ten
Kage = Shadow
Kai = Seashell, shellfish, being in between, mediation, meeting, assembly, party, association, low rank, subordinate, lower order, large, cut, clip, shear, reap, trim, prune, effect, result, worth, use, avail, oar, scull, paddle, floor (counter), stories, counter for occurrences
Kaidashi = Shopping
Kakoii = Cool
Kakumei = Revolution
Kame = Turtle
Kamen = Mask
Kami-sama = God, can also be used as an exclamation, like "Oh, God!"
Kan = trunk (tree), can, tin, crown, diadem, first, best, peerless, cap, naming, heaven, emperor, letter, writing brush, perception, intuition, the sixth sense, look, appearance, spectacle, pipe, tube, recommend, advise, encourage, offer (like wine), strong, just, right, love of peace
Kanji = executive secretary, party coordinator, Chinese characters, feeling, sense, impression, government business, stereotyped epithet
kanjibunka = kanji culture
Kantai = Fleet (like a fleet of pirate ships)
Kara- = color
Karaage= fried
Karui = Light, as in weight
Kasumi = Mist
Kawa = River, stream, good story, leather, side, row, surroundings, case (watch), skin, fur, hide, pelt, shell, bark
Kawaii = Cute
Kaya = various gramineous grasses (e.g. eularies), mosquito net
Kaze = Wind
Kazu= number
Keirei = Pretty
Ken'o = hate, disgust
Ki = Wood or tree
Kiba = tusk, fang, lumber yard, horse-riding
Kikoeru = to hear, to be heard, to be audible
Kimagure = Whimsical
Kimi = egg yolk, prince, lord, you (fam, fem), sensation, feeling
Kinryoku = Sanctuary
Kirai = hate, dislike, mine
Kiri = Fog
Kishi = Knight
Kitsune = Fox
Kitsunegari = Fox hunt
-ko = A suffix used at the end of a girl's name, either as her real name, or as a familiar nickname
Kodachi = Group of trees
Kodomo = Child
Koeru = surpass, exceed, to cross over, to pass over (out of), to grow fat, to grow fertile, to pass through
Koi = Love
Koinu = Puppy
Kokoro = Heart
Koneko = Kitten
Konban wa = Good evening
Konnichi wa = Good afternoon, good day
Konpeki = Azure, deep blue
Kori = Ice, stiffness, swelling, hardening, foxes and badgers, sly fellow
Kotaete = Answer me
Kouma = Colt, pony
Kowai = Frightening, eerie
-kun = A suffix usually used at the end of a male's name, either for familiarity or for respect but female's may also be associated with this suffix.
Kurai = Dark, gloomy, approximately, grade, rank, court order, dignity, nobility
Kuro = Black, dark
Kyu = Nine
Maho = Magic, full sail
Manga = Comics
Manmo = Demon
Matte = Wait
Megami = Goddess
Minna = Everyone, all of you
Mizu = Water
Mori = Forest
Moshi moshi = Hello (How Japanese answer the phone. Its not used much other then that)
Masume = Girl (it's a little like saying "babe" in America)
Muteki = Invincible
Namida = Teardrop, crying, tears
Nanba- = number
Nani = What
Natasuyasumi = Summer vacation
Natsu = Summer
Ne = like saying "eh?" in Eng.
Neji = screw, helix, spiral
Neko = Cat
Nezumi = Mouse
Ni = Two, load, baggage, cargo, takes after (his mother) (suf), red, red earth
Niji = Rainbow, two characters, name, secondary, subordinate
Nijizuishou = Rainbow crystal
Odango = Dumpling
Odango atama = Dumpling head (the Japanese equivalent of Meatball Head)
Ofuda = Anti-evil scroll
Ogenki desu ka? = How are you?
Ohayo = Good morning
Okaa = Mother, usually seen as "okaa-san"
Okami = Wolf
Okane = Money
Omocha = Toy
Omoi = Heavy, heart, mind, feelings, emotion
Onee-chan = Older sister
Oni = Ogre, demon, it (like in a game of tag)
Onii-chan = Older brother
Otaku = Someone with an extensive (or obsessive) knowledge of anime or manga. It's an insult in Japan. (I'm one!). Otaku in Japanese is a term similar to saying anime fan or geek.
Otanko = Dumb, ditzy
Pika = Flash of light
Purinsesu = Princess
Raion = Lion
Riaru = real
Riku = land, shore, agony of separation
Risu = Fracture, squirrel
Roku = Six, good (an), satisfactory (an), worthy (an)
Ryu = Dragon
Sakura = Cherry blossom petals
-sama = Suffix used for great respect
San = Three
-san = Suffix used for someone older than you, or someone you have general respect for
Sayonara = Good bye
Sebrio = Suit
Segei = Justice
Sei = Holy
Seihuku = Uniform
Seiyuu = Voice actor (the voices of the anime people)
Senki = Century
Sennoujuku = Cram school
Sensei = Teacher: is sometimes used as a suffix
Senshi = Soldier, warrior
Setsuhen = Snowflake
Shabon = Soap
Shi = Four
Shichi = Seven
Shi kuretto = Secret
Shin = New
Shinjiru = Faith
Shinkai = Deep sea
Shiro = White
Shiruba = Silver
Shita = Down
Shotai = Team
Shoujo = Girl
Sora = Heavens
Sugoii = Cool
Sotsugyou = Graduation
Suishou = Crystal
Suteki = Cool
-tachi = Suffix used to indicate that person and their group ex-(if Rangiku was walking around with her friends, they would be called "Rangiku-tachi" or something similar)
Tadaima = Here I am, I'm home!, right now
Tai = Organizaiton or club
Taisen = Battle, war
Taiyou = Sun, solar, summary, outline, situation, terms, important point
Tamago = Egg
Tamagotchi = Loveable egg
Tanteidan = Detective
Tatsu = Stand
Teishoku = color
Tenku = Vision
Tensi = Reincarnation
Tenshi = Angel
Tetsewon = Mighty
To = And
Toki = Time, hour, occasion
Tora = Tiger
Tsuki = Moon
Tsunami = Huge tidal wave
Uchujin = Alien
Ue = Up
Uma = Horse
Umi = Ocean
Unmei = Fate
Usagi = Rabbit
Ushu = Space
Urusai: Shut up
Uso = A lie
Wakaru = I understand.
Watashi = I (polite)
Yatta! = Yay! Hooray!
Yosei = Fairy
Yuki = Snow
Yume = Dream
Yunikon = Unicorn
Yusha = Hero
Yuugi = Dance, play
Yaoi = A japanese acronym that means "No climax, no point, no meaning." Also mean male to male love.
Yamero = Stop it!
Yaro = Bastard (used towards males)
Youkai = Means "demon" in this sense. The word "you" translates to demon, but the real meaning behind 'youkai' is 'bewitching apparition' which include demons, monsters, goblins, and ghouls. Obake and bakemono mean the same thing as youkai and are other words frequently used for spirits.
Yume = Dream
Yuri = Yuri was the first lesbian adult magazine. Fans started associating f/f smut with that term because of the magazine. Now it is understood simply as girl to girl love (like yaoi)
Zai = Talent, wealth
Zettai = Never
Colors: Teishokuall colors and only colors
Aoi: Blue
Akai: Red
Chairoi: Brown
Haiiro, Nezumiiru: Gray
Kiiroi: Yellow
Kuroi: Black
Midori: Green
Murasaki: Purple
Orengi: Orange
Shiroi: White
Momoiru: Pink
Numbers: Nonboruall numbers and only numbers
Ichi: One
Ni: Two
San: Three
Yon/Shi): Four
Go: Five
Roku: Six
Nana/Shichi: Seven
Hachi: Eight
Kyuu: Nin
Juu: Ten
Hyaku: One-hundred
Sen: One-thousand
Baby names for Boys and Girlsin order- boys alphabetical then girls, first Japanese then English
Before starting unless you know
Name order:
In Japan, like in China and Korea, the first name follows the family name. A person with the first name "Ichiro" and the family name "Suzuki" is, therefore, called "Suzuki Ichiro" rather than "Ichiro Suzuki".
Family names:
Most Japanese family names consist of two kanji (Chinese characters). The meanings of many of the kanji used in family names are related to nature, geographical features or locations, for example, mountain (yama), tree (ki), rice field (ta), island (shima), village (mura), bridge (hashi), between (naka), below (shita) etc. Some of the most common Japanese family names are Sato, Suzuki, Takahashi, Tanaka and Watanabe.
First names:
Japanese first names also commonly consist of two kanji. The meanings of those kanji are often positive characteristics such as intelligence, beauty, love or light, names for flowers, the four seasons and other natural phenomena, or the order of birth (first son, second son, etc.).
Since quite a few kanji have identical pronunciations, first names that are pronounced the same, are not necessarily written with the same kanji. For example, there are about five common versions for the popular female first name Yoko, depending on the kanji for "Yo".
Not seldomly, the gender of a person can be guessed by the ending of his/her first name. First names ending with -ro, -shi, -ya, or -o are typically male first names, while names ending in -ko, -mi, -e and -yo are typically female first names.
The names of foreigners are usually written in katakana.
Titles:
The Japanese commonly address each other by last name. Only close friends and children are usually addressed by first name. In addition, people rarely address each other just by name, but usually attach an appropriate title to the name. There is a large number of such titles depending on the gender and social position of the person you are addressing. Some of the most frequently used titles are:
* san: (for example Sato-san)
This is the most neutral and famous title, and can be used in most situations. Only in formal situations, san may not be polite enough.
* sama: (for example Sato-sama)
This is a more polite form of san, commonly used in formal situations and letters, but too polite in a casual context.
* kun: (for example Yusuke-kun)
This is an informal title used for boys and men that are younger than yourself.
* chan: (for example Megumi-chan)
This is an informal title used for young children and very close friends or family members.
* sensei: (for example Sato-sensei)
This is a title used for teachers, doctors and other people with a higher education and from whom you receive a service or instructions.
Unisex
Aiko - love child
Aki - autumn/ bright
Akira - intelligent
Ami - my people
Ana - grace/favour
Anika - grace/favour
Anna - grace/favour
Aoi - the hollyhock plant, blue green colors
Aya - design, paint
Ayumu - walk
Eri - blessed with reason
Hama - ground leaf
Haru - sunshine, springtime
Haruna - springtime vegetables
Hibiki - echo, sound
Hikaru - light, ray of light
Hinata - sunny place, in the sun
Hiromi - broadminded beauty
Hisoka - secret
Izumi - Fountain; spring
Jin - Gold
Jun - Truthful
Kaede - Maple
Kairi - Ocean village
Kana - Name of a demi-god
Kaoru - Fragant
Kazue - One blessing
Kazuho - One step
Kazumi - Beautiful harmony
Kazuye - One blessing
Kei - Joyful
Kira - Dark
Kishi - Beach, seashore
Mana - Divine power
Mao - True center
Michi - Route
Mika - Beautiful smell
Miki - Beautiful story
Minori - Beautiful harbor
Mitsue - Branch of light
Mitsuho - Light and protection
Mitsuyo - Generation of light
Nami - Of great reknown
Nao - Honest
Natsuki - Summer and hope
Oki - Open sea
Ran - Rim, shield + wolf
Rei - Salute
Rina - greens from the village
Rio - River
Ritsuka - Good law
Rui - Gem life
Seiki - Star and beginning
Setsuna - Calm snow
Shigemi - Luxuriant beauty
Sora - Sky
Tama - Jewel
Tomo - Wisdom; knowledge
Tomomi - Wisdom and beauty
Tsubasa - Wing
Yasu - Peaceful
Yo - Sunshine
Yoshiki - Perfumed life
Yoshimi - To rejoice in beauty
You - Sunshine
Yuki - Blessing; snow
Yuri - Earth worker
Yuu - Gentle
Yuuki - Tender hope; precious help
Boys JPN
Aito - Affection
Akatsuki - Dawn
Akifumi - Bright history
Akihiko - Bright boy
Akihiro - Bright and large
Akihito - Distinct person
Akimitsu - Autumn light
Akinobu - Autumn faith
Akinori - Shining rule
Akio - Bright man
Akiyo - White world
Akiyoshi - Bright and good
Arashi - Storm
Arata - New
Atsuo - Friendly man
Atsushi - Pure ambition
Benjirou - Son of two speeches
Bishamon - Help, sand and gate
Choukichi - Lasting luck
Daichi - Great wisdom
Daiki - Big tree
Daisuke - Great help
Eiichi - Prosperous one
Eiji - Two protectors
Eiri - Crystal and village
Eita - Thick crystal
Eito - Prosperous person
Etsuo - Joyous life
Fujitaka - Tall wisteria
Fumihiko - Well-read man
Fumihiro - Wide sentence
Fumitaka - History and filial piety
Fumito - Man of history
Fumiya - Field of history
Fusao - Wise man
Fuyuki - Snowy winter
Gakuto - Educated person
Genji - Two beginnings
Giichi - One rule; righteous one
Goro - Fifth son; enlightened son
Gorou - Fifth son; enlightened son
Hajime - Beginning
Hansuke - Helpful friend
Harou - Waves
Haruki - Spring wood
Haruto - Cleared one, remote person
Hayao - Fast man
Hayate - Sudden
Hayato - Falconer
Hideaki - Excellent and bright
Hideharu - Flourishing autumn
Hidehisa - Superior era
Hidekazu - Excellent harmony
Hideki - Excellent trees
Hidenori - Superior rule
Hideo - Excelling man
Hidetaka - Glorious filial respect
Hideyuki - Excellent happiness
Hiro - Generous
Hiroaki - Abundant light
Hirohito - Abundant benevolence
Hirokazu - Wide harmony
Hiroki - Wide trees
Hiromasa - Wise and straightforward
Hiromichi - Wide street
Hiromitsu - Wide light
Hironobu - Wide faith
Hironori - Tolerant rule
Hiroshi - Generous
Hiroto - Big flight
Hiroyuki - Broad happiness
Hisao - Life story
Hisashi - Always
Hisato - one with a long life
Hitomu - One dream
Hitoshi - Benevolence
Hodaka - Tall ear of grain
Huyu - Winter
Hyosuke - Helpful soldier
Hyota - Thick bag
Hyousuke Helpful soldier
Hyouta Thick bag
Ichiro First-born son
Ikki One horseman
Ikuo Fragrant man
Ikuya Fragrant one
Iruka Garment, gem and...
Isamu - Bravery
Isao - Meritorious man
Isoroku - Fifty-six
Itsuki - Timber trees
Itsuo - Fifth male
Iwao - Rock
Izo - Ice; iron
Jakobe - Shrine families
Jiro - second son
Jirou - second son
Joji - hand over peace
Kaimu - ocean dream
Kaisho - Fly over the sea
Kaishou - Fly over the sea
Kaito - Ocean and sake dipper
Kakyou - Fragrant view
Kamavirya - Vigorous at will
Kamenosuke - Turtle's helper
Kaname - Vital point
Kane - a spear
Katsumi - win sea
Katsunori - win law
Katsutoshi - to win cleverly
Kazuaki - harmonious and bright
Kazuhiko - Peaceful boy
Kazuhiro - Harmony and abundance
Kazuhisa - Harmonious era
Kazuhito - Benevolent one
Kazuki - one tree
Kazuma - true harmony
Kazumasa - peaceful and righteous
Kazumichi - Harmonious way
Kazumitsu - Harmonious light
Kazunari - One and become
Kazuo - First-born son
Kazushige - Harmonious and heavy
Kazuto - Harmonious person
Kazuya - Peaceful one
Kazuyuki - harmony and happiness
Keigo - one's respect
Keiji - respect and two
Keitaro - Respectful plump son
Keitarou - Respectful plum son
Keizo - Blessed keep
Ken - Born of fire
Kenji - Twice as wise
Kenta - Healthy and plump
Kentaro - Healthy plump son
Kentarou - Healthy plump son
Kenzaburo - Healthy third son
Kenzaburou - Healthy third son
Kenzo - Wise and three
Kenzou - Wise and three
Kimihiro - Ocean of benevolence
Kiyoshi - Quiet
Kiyoto - Noble person
Kobe - A Japanese city
Kobee - Shrine families
Kobey - Shrine families
Kohei - Wide and flat
Koichi - Happiness and one
Girls JPN
Ai - Love
Aina - Catalan form of Anna
Airi - Beloved jasmine
Akahana - Red rose
Akako - Red child
Akane - Madder; red dye
Akari - Light; brightness
Updates will come every so often but I believe this is good enough for now.
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