Japanese Words and Phrases

Note: Many Japanese words can be either noun, verb, or adjective at the same time. Keep this in mind when translating whatever we write. Also, we may or may not use all of these, but it's good to learn anyhow.

Example:

Japanese Word or Phrase

English Translation or Definition

Ai (also koi)

Love

Ai to Seigi no, Sailor fuku no Bishoujo Senshi, Sailor Moon! Tsuiki ni Kawatte, oshioki yo!

I stand for Love and Justice, I'm the beautiful sailor-suited soldier, Sailor Moon! On behalf of the Moon, I will punish you!

Arigato (arigatou)

Thank-you

Bishoujo

Beautiful, Pretty

Chibi

Little

Fuku

Uniform, outfit

Gomen (Gomen nasa, Gomen nasai)

Sorry, excuse me, pardon me

Henshin

Transform, transformation

Hentai

Perverted, gross, X-rated

Kakoi (Sugoi)

Cool

Kawaii

Cute

Konnichiwa (sp?)

Hello, greetings

Minna

Everyone, all of you

Namida

Teardrop, crying, tears

Nani

What!?

Senshi

Scouts, soldiers

Sugoi (kakoi)

Cool

Usagi

Rabbit (also Serena, Renie)

Below are the suffices that are added to names to show respect and affection.

-chan (i.e. Ami-chan, Rei-chan, Mako-chan, Minako-chan, Usagi-chan, Mamo-chan, Hotaru-chan)

This is used for a younger person, someone whom you're really close with, or a close friend of the same age.

-san (i.e. Michiru-san, Haruka-san, Setsuna-san, Mamoru-san)

This is used as average respect or with people you are unfamiliar with. Also usually used with people who are older than you.

-kun (i.e. Mammoru-kun)

I'm not quite sure but I think this is used mostly for men, showing respect & age.

-sama (i.e. Metallia-sama, Galaxia-sama)

This is used to show a LOT of respect. Not something to be used evey day unless you're some sort of serving-man in a house full of royalty. ^_^;