Dictionary of Japanese Terms
Ok, I put this thing together 'cause, well, it gets confusing to read a story when you can understand all the terms used, right? I organized it by story, and got as many of the Japanese words as I could. If I missed any, just let me know by e-mailing me at normalqq@yahoo.com. I'll also update it as I write more stories and all that. By the by, I'm far from fluent in Japanese, English being my native and only fluent language. That would explain why some of the translations may be a little off. All I have to work with is a lil' Japanese Dictionary and my school books from college. Hope this helps out a lil'.
Sai - three pronged, hand held weapon. Used traditionally against swords, sometimes called Sword breakers
Hai - yes
Katana - Japanese fighting sword. Slightly curved, bladed along one edge.
Nunchucks or nunchucku - hand held weapon; two wooden or metal sticks bound together by chain. Used to pummle and capture adversarys weapon.
Shimatta - damn
Bo - staff
Sensei - teacher
Koibito - sweetheart
Hai - yes
Iie - no
-chan - suffix denotting familiarity towaards a female or with a girl. Can also be insulting.
Kawaii - cute
-sama - suffix denoting royalty or extreme respect
Senshi warrior
-san suffix denoting respect to a stranger or someone you dont know well, like Mr, Ms or Mrs
Domo arigato informal thanks
Hentai pervert or perverted
Youma demon or monster
Aikido Way of Harmony Martial art that uses attackers force against them; completely defensive.
Ja ne see you later
Shiruken bladed throwing stars
Dojo learning or training hall
-kun suffix denoting familiarity with a male, or used with a boy. Can be used as an insult.
Kimono traditional Japanese clothing
Itai ouch
Kata series of movements memorized to hone ones skill and technique in the martial arts.
Minna everyone
-san suffix denoting respect to a stranger
Domo arigato gozaimas thank you very much, formal.
Hai yes
-chan suffix denoting affection ttowards a woman and with girls. Can be used as an insult.
Iie no
Youma demon
Ja ne see you later
Koibito sweetheart
Konbanwa good evening
Moshi moshi hello, over the phone.
Hai yes
Kso shit
Shimatta damn
Itai ouch
Domo arigato gozaimas thank you very much, formal
Oyasuminasai gggood night, formal
-chan suffix denoting affection towards a woman and with girls. Can be used as an insult.
-kun suffix denoting affection to males and used with boys. Can be used as an insult.
Gomen ne or gomen Im sorry
Domo thanks, very informal
Ja ne see you later
Koibito sweetheart
Sushi marinated fish
Sensei teacher
Shimatta damn
Hai yes
Sensei teacher
Koibito sweetheart
Tsunami huge wave
-chan suffix denoting affection towards a female and used with girls. Caan be used as an insult.
-san suffix denoting respect towards a stranger or someone not well know.
Kurai Tenshi dark angel
Youma demon
Sei-teki Yosei sexual nymph
Hai yes
Iie no
Jo a short version of a bo staff
Naginata staff with long curved blade at top.
Tonfas wooden stick with handle at one end. Popularly seen with police officers.
Honoo-kun, darenga kanojodeska? - Honoo, who is she?
Wakarimasen. Kanojowa tatta ima mezamashta. - I dont know. She just woke up.
Daijubudeska? Are you alright?
Onamae wa nandeska? Whats your name?
Hoshi Majutsushi Star Sorceror
Ryu Josei Dragon Woman
Kanojowa naosuo hitsuyo to imaias. She needs to heal.
Watashiwa nanimo suru ga dekimaas nai. I can do nothing.
Chikyu no Bannin Guardian of the World
Kagayaku Sakura Bright Cherry Blossom
Inazuma no Senshi Warrior of Lightning
Hoshi star
Ryu dragon
Saisho no Chishiki first in knowledge
Saisho first
Inazuma lightning
Sakkkura cherry blossom
Honoo Tamashii Flame Soul
Honoo flame
-kun suffix denoting affection towards a male or used for boys. Can also be used as an insult.
Sayonara to ganbatte. Good bye and good luck.
Shinzoku new family
Hai yes
Yukan brave
Shinrai trust
Iie no
-sama suffix denoting extreme respect
-san suffix denoting respect to a stranger
Senshi soldier
Kami god or gods
-sama suffix denoting extreme respect
-chan suffix denoting affection towards a female and used with girls. Can be used as an insult.