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Everything I know about Japanese...and I mean EVERYTHING
Before reading, you need to know this. Things with an "ou" is a longer "oh" sound. "ei" is a longer "eh" sound. And please take note that there are no "L" sounds in Japanese, they are replaced with either "ra" "ri" "ru" "re" and/or "ro". Now you can start.
General Greeting & Phrases:
Ohayou Gozaimasu - Good Morning
Konnichiwa - Hello/Good Afternoon
Konbanwa - Good Evening
Oyasumi Nasai - Good night
Watashi wa - My name is / I am
Boku wa - I am [used by men only]
Hajimemashite - Nice to meet you [first time]
Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu - Please show me your kindness [making friends]
_desu - is, am,are
_desuka - is it?
(Particle [ka] makes "desu" a question.)
_Dewa arimasen - It is not.
Nani - What?
Nan desuka - What is it?
Nande - Why?
Nan toka - somehow, anyhow, some way or another
Nan nin - How many people?
Nan nichi - What is the date? / How many days..?
Nandemo - Anything, everything, whatever
Nan ji - What Time?
Nan to - What;how
Nan daka - Somehow, somewhat
Doushite - Why?!
Sou Desuka - Is that so?
Sou ka - I see
Sou desu - It is
Hai - Yes
Iie - No
_kudasai - Please....do/start/take out
Onegai - Please
Onegaishimasu - Please [favor]
Ikura desuka - How much is it?
Kore wa nan desuka - What is this?
Sore wa nan desuka - What is that?
Are wa nan desuka - What is that over there?
Itadakimasu - Let's eat
O Genki Desuka: Are you well?
Hai, Genki desu: Yes, I am well
O Kagesama de Genki desu: Thanks to you, I am well
Daijobu desuka: Are you OK/Alright?
Daijobu desu: I am OK/Alright.
Items:
Enpitsu - Pencil
pen - self explanitory [pen]
bouru pen - Ballpoint pen
Denwa - Phone
Keitai denwa - Cell phone
Kaban - Bag
Chizu - Map
e - Picture [pikuchaa - picture]
Isu - Chair
Tsukue - Desk
Kami - Paper
Konpyuutaa - Computer
Nouto - Notebook
Zasshi - Magazine (Magajiin - Magazine)
Gomibako - Garbage can
Keshigomu - Eraser
Monosashi - Ruler
Hasami - Scissors
Hon - Book
Denki - Lights
Shaapupen - Mechanical pencil
Jisho - Dictionary
Teeburu - Table
Mado - Window
Doa - Door
Seki - Seat
Emaki - Picture Scroll
Mikoshi - Portable Shrine
Setomono - Porcelain
Noren - Shop Curtain
Kotatsu - Braizer, footwarmer
Tako - Kite
Shouji - Sliding screen [usually paper]
Chouchin - Paper Lantern
Fude - Writing Brush
Monpe - Old-style work pnts
Kimono - clothing / woman's kimono
Seibo - Year End Gift
Hakama - Divided Skirt
Kokeshi - Stylized Wooden doll
Haniwa - Clay Figurine
Manga - Cartoon
Daibutsu - Large Stature of Buddha
Yukata - Cotton KimonoKabuki - Kabuki Drama
Ukiyoe - Woodblock print
Byobu - Foldint Screen
Chanoyu - Tea Ceremony
baketo - Bucket
Denwachou - Telephone Book
Koushuudenwa - Public Phone
Keisanki - Calculator
Food & Drink:
Sushi - Sushi
Gohan - Rice
Soba - Buckwheat
Sake - Rice wine
Momo - Peach
Kome - Uncooked Rice
Ume - [japanese] plum
Sukiyaki - Sukiyaki
Sashimi - Sliced Raw fish
Tofu - Tofu
Udon - Wheat noodle
Tako - Octopus [cooked or uncooked]
Gohan - Meal
Nigiri - Rice Ball
Ramen - Ramen [common in naruto]
Mizu - Water
Ocha - Tea
Places:
Uchi - My home/house
Ie - Your home/house
Mise - Store
Kuni - Country
Ju - Temple
Eki - Station
Jinya - Shrine
Umi - Ocean/Sea
Basu no Riba - Bus Station
Basu Tei - Bus Stop
Tatemono - Building
Biru - Offices [office building]
Koujou - Factory
Places in the World:
Kita Amerika - North America
Minami Amerika - South America
Afurika - Africa
Ajia - Asia
Kanada - Canada
Porutogaru - Portugal
Furansu - France
Igirisu - England
Supein - Spain
Doitsu - Germany
Roshia - Russia
Mekishiko - Mexico
Burajiru - Brazil
Ousutoraria - Australia
Nyuujiirando - Newzeland
Hawai - Hawaii
Indo - India
Chuugoku - China
Nihon - Japan
Tai - Thailand
Indoneshia - Indonesia
Firippin - Philipines
Betonamu - Vietnam
Kankoku - South Korea
Taiwan - Taiwan
Kitachousen - North Korea
Nankyouku - Antarctica
Okinawa - Okinawa
People & Honorfics:
Kyaku - Guest / Visitor
_san - a formal honor to say to aquaintances
_kun - more formal honor to close friends
_chan - honorfic used usually for girls
_tan - the only honorfic to make a name x50 cuter
_sama - used for a lord, or god
_dono - a less honored name for a lord.
Haha/okaasan - Mother
Chichi/Otousan - Father
Sobo - Grandmother
Sofu - Grandfather
Oba - Aunt
Oji - Uncle
Baka - Idiot/stupid person
Gaijin - Foreigner
Bosu - Boss
Shashou - Ticket collector
riidaa - Leader
Bando Menba - Band member
Oniisan/Oniichan - older brother
Onechan / Onesan - Older Sister
Imouto - Younger Sister
Outo - Younger Brother
Ryoshin - Both parents
Basu no Utenshuu - Bus driver
Doroubou - Burglar
Geisha - Geisha
Keiji - Detective
Samurai - Swordsman
Ninja - Stealth spy
Animals: [Doubutsu - Animal]
Tora - Tiger
Tori - Bird
Niwatori - Chicken/rooster
Wani - Alligator
Tanuki - Badger
Kuma - Bear
Koi - Carp
Neko - Cat
Ushi - Cow
Shika - Deer
Inu - Dog
Iruka - Dolphin
Ahiru - Duck
Zou - Elephant
Sakana - Fish
Kitsune - Fox
Kaeru - Frog
Kirin - Giraffe
Gorira - Gorilla
Uma - Horse
Kangaruu - Kangaroo
Koara - Koala
Raion - Lion
Raionessu - Lioness
Tokage - Lizard
Saru - Monkey
Nezumi - Mouse/Rat
Panda - Panda
Pengin - Penguin
Tako - Octopus
Buta - Pig
Hakkyoukuguma - Polar Bear
Usagi - Rabbit
Same - Shark
Hebi - Snake
Shichimenchou - Turkey
Kame - Turtle
Gods: [Kami sama - God] (its only a list, sorry.)
Adachigahara, Aizen Myoo, Ajisuke Takahikone, Akuma, Ama No Minaka Nushi, Amaterasu, Amatsu Kami, Amida, Bakemono, Baku, Benten, Benzai, Bimbogami, Bishamon, Bishamonten, Bommatsuri, Bosatsu, Chimatano, Chujo Hime, Chujohime, Chup Kamui, Daibutsu, Daikoku, Dainichi, Dainichi Nyorai, Ebisu, Ekibiogama, Emma O, Fire Fade, Fire Flash, Fudo, Fugen, Fugen Bosatsu, Fujin, Fuku Roku Ju, Fukurokuju, Futen, Gaki, Gama, Gama Konsensei, Gekka O, Hachiman, Hamori, Hannya, Heike, Hikohohodemi, Hoderi, Hoji, Honosuseri, Hoori, Hoso No Kami, Hotei, Hotei Osho, Hotoke, Ida Ten, Idzumo, Ika Zuchi No Kami, In, Inari, Izanagi, Izanami, Izu San Gongen, Jikoku, Jimmu Teno, Jizo, Jo, Jurojin, Kagutsuchi, Kami, Kami Kaze, Kamu Yamato, Kamu Yamato Iware Hiko, Kannon, Kannon Bosatsu, Kanzeon, Kappa, Karitei Mo, Kasha, Kashiwa No Kami, Kishijoten, Kishimo Jin, Kobo, Kobo Daishi, Kojiki, Kojin, Koki Teno, Kongo, Kosensei, Koya No Myoin, Kuku No Chi, Kunitokotachi, Kunitsu Kami, Kusanagi, Kwannon, Marisha Ten, Mawaya No Kami, Miroka, Miroku, Miroku Bosatsu, Momotaro, Monju, Monju Bosatsu, Moshiriikkwechep, Musubi No Kami, Nai No Kami, Naka Yama Tsui Mi, Nichiren, Nijuhachi Bushu, Ninigi, Ninigi No Mikoto, Nyorai, Oanomochi, Oho Yama, Okina, Okuninushi, Oni, Otohime, Raiden, Raiju, Ryujin, Sambo Kojin, Samebito, Sanbai Samo, Sangen Samo, Sarutahiko Ohkami, Sengen Sama, Seven Gods of Luck, Shichi Fuku Jin, Shichi Fukujin, Shichifukujin, Shojo, Shoki, Shoko O, Shoten, Sukuna Biko, Sukuna Biko Na, Sukunabiko, Sukunabikona, Susanoo, Suzano, Takami Musubi, Tamayon Hine, Ten Gu, Toyo Mike Nu, Toyotama, Tsuki Yomi, Tsukiyomi, Tsukuyomi, Twelve Heavenly Generals, Uba, Uke Mochi, Umashiashikabihikoji, Uzume, Yakushi, Yakushi Nyorai, Yo, Zao Gongen, Zenmyo, Zocho.
Colors: [Iro - Color]
Pinku - Pink
Shiro - White
Kuro - Black
Kin - Gold
Gin - Silver
Kon - Dark blue
Sora - Sky blue
Nezumi/nai - Grey
Aomidori - Green blue/Aquamarine/Sea green
Midori - Green
Murasaki - Purple
Orenji/DaiDai - Orange
Momo[iro] - Peach [fair skin color]
Chai - Brown
Shapes: [katachi - shape]
Rokkakukei - Hexagon
Hakkakukei - Octagon
Ensuikei - Daimond
Riipoutai - Cube
Kyuu - Sphere
Paruen - Circle
Sankakukei - Triangle
Daenkei - Oval
Hoshi - Star
Mikazuki - Crescent
Hekoushihenkei - Paralellogram
Enchou - Cylinder
Shikakuseihoukei - Square
Verbs:
Shi - Do/Play
Benkyoushimasu - Study
Renshuushimasu - Practice
Hanashi - Speak
Mi - Look, see, watch
Kiki - Hear/listen
Ake - Open
Shime - Close
Kaki - write
Yomi - Read
Kai - Buy
Uri - Sell
Tabe - Eat
Nomi - drink
Iki - Go
Ki - Come
Kaeri - Return
Keshi - Turn off
Tsuke - Turn on
Dashi - Take out
Watashi - Hand in
Ari - Have [inanimate]
I - Have [animate]
Hiki - Play [strings]
Fuki - Play [air]
Tataki - Play [hit]
Tachi - Stand
Suwari - Sit
Wakari - Understand
Music Instruments: [ongaku - music // gakki - Instrument]
Vaiorin/Baiorin - Violin
Viora/Biora - Viola
Furuuto/Fue - Flute
Ouboe - Oboe
Furenchihorun - French horn
Basutyuuba - Bass tuba
Piano - Piano
Toraianguru - Triangle
Godaiko - Snare Drum
Tanbarin - Tambourine
Marakasu - Maracas
Oodaiko - Bass Drum [oudaiko]
Haapu - Harp
Gitaa - Guitar
Tenaasakusofoun - Tenor Saxaphone
Arutosakusofoun - Alto Saxaphone
Basuun - Basoon
Pikkoro - Piccolo
Kurarineto - Clarinet
Tenouruhorun - Tenor Horn
Torampetto - Trumpet
Toronboun - Trombone
Shinbaru - Cymbals
Doramu/Taiko - Drums
Bachi - Drum sticks
Makkin - Xylophone
TinPanii - Kettle Drum
Orugan - Organ
Haamounika - Harmonica
Akoudion - Acordian
Electronics:
Masumedia - Mass media
Rajio - Radio
Bideo - Video
DiiBiiDii - DVD
Shiidii - CD
Recoudo - Record
Sutereo - Stereo
Terebi - Television
Erudii - Lazer Disk
Conpyuutaa - Computer
Aipoddo - iPod
Sports & Activities: [supoutsu - Sports]
Ikebana - Flower Arranging
Kendou - Kendo
Basukettobouru - Basketball
futtobouru - Football
Sakkaa - Soccer
Bareibouru - Volleyball
Suiei - Swimming
Sukii - Skii
Roraabureido - Roller blade
Kurosukantorii - Cross Country
Shudou - Calligraphy
Juudou - Judo
Karate - Karate
Yakyuu - Baseball
Tenisu - Tennis
Hokki - Hockey
Sukeito - Skating
Bouringu - Bowling
Haikingu - Hiking
Direct Action Markers & Particles:
Action Particle: wo. pronounced o
Question particle: ka
Favorite/least fav particle: ga
Subject Marker: wa
Time Particle: he. pronounced e
Posession Particle: no
Number counter marker: Ban
Most Used Questions:
O Tanjoubi Wa Itsu Desuka: When is your birthday?
Nansai Desuka - How old are you?
(Anata no) Denwa Bango wa Nan Desuka: What is your Phone number?
__no tanjoubi o Shitte imasuka: Do you know ___'s Birthday?
Nan nen ni Umaremashita ka: What year were you born?
Boku namae wa nan desuka: What is your name? [directed to guys only]
O namae wa nan desuka: What is your name?
Anata wa ___ desuka: Are you _____?
Kore wa anata no desuka: Is this Yours?
Sore wa anata no desuka: Is that yours?
Are wa anata no desuka: Is that over there yours?
Tabe Kudasai: Please eat
Nomi Kudasai: Please drink
Ima nanji Desuka: What time is it?
In Nature: [Sekai - World]
Ki - Tree
Semi - Cicada
Mushi - Insect
Matsu - Pine tree
Yama - Mountain/hill
Doubutsu - Animals/animal
Tsuyu - Dew
Hana - Flower
Tsuchi - Soil
Tochi - Land
Mizu - Water
Hi - Fire
Kusa - Grass
ChouChou - Butterfly
Days of the Week:
Day - Nichi
Month - Gatsu
Day marker - Youbi
Monday - Getsuyoubi
Tuesday - Kayoubi
Wednesday - Suiyoubi
Thursday - Mokuyoubi
Friday - Kinyoubi
Saturday - Doyoubi
Sunday - Nichiyoubi
Age: [sai - Age counter]
Issai - 1 year
Nisai - 2 years
Sansai - 3 years
Yonsai - 4 years
Gosai - 5 years
Rokusai - 6 years
Nanasai - 7 years
Hassai - 8 years
Kyuusai - 9 years
Juusai - 10 years
Juu [number] sai - 11-19 years
Hatsuka - 20 years
Hyaku sai - 100 years
Numbers: [all in order, and only listed]
ichi, ni, san, shi/yon, go, roku, shichi/nana, hachi, kyuu, juu, juu ichi, juu ni, juu san, juu yon, juu go, juu roku, juu nana, huu hachi, juu kyuu, ni juu, ni juu ichi, ni juu ni, ni juu san, ni juu yon, ni juu go, ni juu roku, ni juu nana,ni juu hachi,ni juu kyuu, san juu, san juu ichi, san juu ni, san juu san, san juu yon, san juu go, san juu roku, san juu nana, san juu hachi, san juu kyuu, yon juu, yon juu ichi, yon juu ni, yon juu san, yon juu yon, yon juu go, yon juu roku, yon juu nana, yon juu hachi, yon juu kyuu, go juu, go juu ichi, go juu ni, go juu san, go juu yon, go juu go, go juu roku, go juu nana, go juu hachi, go juu kyuu, roku juu, roku juu ichi, roku juu ni, roku juu san, roku juu yon, roku juu go, roku juu roku, roku juu nana, roku juu hachi, roku juu kyuu, nana juu, nana juu ichi, nana juu ni, nana juu san, nana juu yon, nana juu go, nana juu roku, nana juu nana, nana juu hachi, nana juu kyuu, hachi juu, hachi juu ichi, hachi juu ni, hachi juu san, hachi juu yon, hachi juu go, hachi juu roku, hachi juu nana, hachi juu hachi, hachi juu kyuu, kyuu juu, kyuu juu ichi, kyuu juu ni, kyuu juu san, kyuu juu yon, kyuu juu go, kyuu juu roku, kyuu juu nana, kyuu juu hachi, kyuu juu kyuu, Hyaku
Hyaku - 100
Sen - 1,000
Hyakuman - 1,000,000
General Time:
Ji - Hour
Fun - Minute
Futatsume - seconds
Kyou - Today
Kinou - Yesterday
Ashita - Tomorrow
Itsumo - Always
Mainichi - Every day
Konshuu - This week
Raishuu - Next week
Senshuu - Last week
Itsu - when
More Common things:
Kore - This
Sore - That
Are - That over there
_masu - Habitual in present tense & future tense
_mashita - past habitual
_masen - "don't do" [present neg]
_masen deshita - "didn't do" [past neg]
_desu: Is [it is // present tense]
_de wa arimasen - Is not [present neg]
_deshita - Was [positive past]
_de wa arimasen deshita - Was not [past neg]
Fantasy & Fairy Tails & Fables:
Tatsu - Dragon
Oni - Deamon
Tengu - Long-nosed goblin
Swears:
Kuso - Shit
Tsugekku - damn
Dame dayou ne! - Not good enough!
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Comments
clipnotdone Says:
you put allot of time into this, so a yes for you :3
Kittyfiend Says:
oh how i wish to learn this...
HeVN Says:
I'm not a fan of Japfagary, but it's nice to have something like this on sheezyart for once.
A japanese tutorial! Nice, and quite useful!
TooMuchBlonde Says:
arigatou
it will be useful for my studies
let's japanese sometimes? :3
Chazzie Says:
What an extensive list. Amazin'.
Nicolette Says:
WOW! UR SMART!
reituki chan Says:
AHHH SASHI~~

this is helpful. i will use it when trying to communicate with Kazzy, who wants me to learn japanese quicker than i can ... that jerk. did you get his email? i am worried about him ...
i miss you ;-; and talking to you ;-;
Windsong Says:
nice!
ShadowedSoul Says:
This is very helpful
*fave*
Windracer Says:
Wow, that's neat! *faves*