Shashunk walks in carrying a large notebook,"I use some americanized Japanese in my stories. To help with any confusion, here are the main terms with definitions."

Baka : 'Stupid'

Chikyu : Earth

Gi : An outfit made of a light fabric, usually used for training

Gomen ne : 'I'm sorry'

Hai : 'Yes'

Iie : 'No'

Imoto-san : Younger sister

Kaasan : Mother

Kami : God

-kun : suffix meaning 'Young Mister'

Mus'ko : Son

Musume-san : Daughter

Nani : 'What'

, ne? : Also means 'yes'. In the sense of, "The mongoose annoys you, yes?"

Nii-san : Older brother

Ojii-san : Grandfather

Oji-san : Uncle

Otousan : Father

-san : suffix meaning Mr., Mrs., or Miss

Sankyuu : 'Thank you'

Yamero : 'Stop'


Shashunk smiles, "Hope that helps!"