Shouri's Dictionary
Shouri's Dictionary
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ADR
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Acronym for "Autamated Dialogue Recording," the actual process by which an English language version of the script is fitted to match the mouth movements of characters on a screen. Language traslantion may not be accurate as a result of this process. see also Dub
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AMV
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Acronym for "Anime Music Video." Not unlike normal music videos, anime music videos feature footage from anime series placed to the background music or songs, which include but are not limited to popular tunes, other Japanese songs, or even music from other anime series. Many anime conventions feature anime music video contests, where anime music video creators compete for prizes as well as showcase their work.
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anime
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Short for "animation." Refers to "Japanese Animation," a genre/medium that has it's roots in the 1960's when the Japanese began making television versions of their version of comics (manga). Unlike the "cartoon," America and other cultures' counterpart to anime, much of the Japanese animation shown is one of deeper, sometimes more mature themes, including developed storylines, linear plots, and aspects of violence, sex, drama, and comedy (not unlike live-action films in the United States). There are different kinds of anime and each kind embraces a different age group or group of people. In Japan, the medium is as much respected as the "live-action" genre of movies. In other cultures, anime has achieved a mostly cult following, though with the mainstream acceptance and awareness of such anime as Pokemon, Dragonball Z, Tenchi Muyo, and Perfect Blue, the anime movement continues to gain in strength and visibility. see also Japanimation
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ani-mayhem
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Name for the collectible card game which uses Japanese animation characters from many series, including but not limited to Ranma 1/2, Tenchi Muyo, Bubblegum Crisis, and Dragonball Z. Expansion sets add new series to the mix of cards.
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anou
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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." other forms: anone
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arigato
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Expression from the Japanese, meaning "thank you" or "I am grateful." Used to express gratitude to others. Can also be used in conjunction with adj. "gozaimasu," which makes the meaning of the expression more polite ("thank you very much"). other forms: arigatou
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bai
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From the Japanese, meaning just as it sounds ("by" or "bye"). There is another "bai" depicted with a different kanji that means "twice" or "double," but the more common saying of "bai" in anime appears to be the former meaning. The use of "bai" is considered to be pretty informal and mostly used between friends or close acquaintances.
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baka
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From the Japanese, meaning "idiot," "stupid," "foolish," etc.
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bakemono
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From the Japanese, meaning "monster" or "mutant." Some of the demons and otehr such creatures could possible be described by people as this, but other forms/words, such as "oni" and "youma" can also be used, depending on the type of creature.
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bento
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From the Japanese, literally meaning "lunch." Originally, the bento was a picnic-style mean stored in a plastic or lacquered box that was taken from home to be consumed at another location. While this definition still holds today, bento has also taken on an alternate meaing of a quick "take out" or "to go" meal that is sold in a rectangular box.
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BGM
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Acronym for "Background Music," instrumental soundtracks found in many anime. In Japan, it is common practice to release BGM CD's as well as song CD's of various popular anime.
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bishoujo
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From the Japanese, meaning "beautiful young girl." other forms: bishojo
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bishounen
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From the Japanese, meaning "beautiful young boy." More commonly used than it's gender counterpart, bishoujo. other forms: bishonen
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-chan
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From the Japanese, meaning "darling" or "little one." A suffix attached to names, only used with a child, or for women and girls. Animals, females, and children are the most commonly associated things with this suffix in anime, though technically, like most of the Japanese suffixes, it is genderless and can be applied to males and females. Seniors or superiors are never addressed with this suffix.
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