“Shippuden”(しっぷうでん) Meaning: Subtitle given to the second part of the TV anime series “Naruto.” Romaji: Shippuden Hiragana: しっぷうでん Katakana: シップウデン Kanji: 疾風伝 “Shippuden” is the subtitle given to the second part of the TV anime series “Naruto” to distinguish it from the first part, which takes place two and a half …
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Naruto (なると) Meaning:1: “Naruto” refers to a narrow strait where the tides create a large swirling sound as they come in and out. 2: A food made from groundfish. Romaji: Naruto Hiragana: なると Katakana: ナルト Kanji:鳴門 Naruto refers to a giant whirlpool that roars and swirls when the tide ebbs …
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Gachi (がち) Meaning: Seriously Romaji: Gachi Hiragana: がち Katakana: ガチ Kanji:/ What does Gachi mean in Japanese? “Gachi” is a word derived from the abbreviation of “gachinko(ガチンコ),” which means “seriously,” “earnestly,” or “with all one’s might.” In recent years, it has been spreading rapidly and is becoming more popular than …
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Meaning of Ja: Then Synonym:Dewa(では),Sorenaraba(それならば),Jaa(じゃあ) Shows that the latter happens in response to the former. Politeness Dewa = Sorenaraba < Jaa = Ja In the example sentences below, you can substitute Dewa, Sorenaraba, and Jaa with varying degrees of politeness instead of Ja. Examples: “Watashiwa ikanai” (彼は行かない) “Jaa bokugaikou” (じゃ、僕が行こう) …
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Meaning and how to use “Sa.” Final particle – put at the end of the sentence Express one’s intention to remind oneself while confirming one’s judgment. Examples: “Bokuni datte dekirusa” (僕にだってできるさ) “Even I can do it.” She is expressing a feeling of giving up in a somewhat indifferent tone, saying …
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Kokokara (ここから) Meaning: From now on, From here Romaji: Kokokara Hiragana: ここから Katakana: ココカラ Kanji:/ from now on Kokokara means “From here” in English. So, for example, if you say, “Let’s start from here” in English, it would be “Kokokara hajime masyou” in Japanese. Also, if you say, “I …
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Yappari (やっぱり) Meaning: That’s what I thought. After all, Actually Romaji: Yappari Hiragana: やっぱり Katakana: ヤッパリ Kanji:/ “Also,” “Likewise” For example: ・”お父さんもそうでしたが、息子さんもやっぱりお医者さんですか。”(Otousanmo soudeshitaga musukosanmo yappari oisyasandesuka) “Your father was like that too, but is your son also a doctor.” “その日も十時ごろからやっぱりきのうのように暑くなりました。”(Sonohimo juujigorokara yappari kinounoyouni atsukunarimashita) “On that day, it got …
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Sokode (そこで) Meaning: Therefore, So, There Romaji: Sokode Hiragana: そこで Katakana: ソコデ Kanji:其処で Expression:Sokode desune (そこでですね) Expression:Sokodesa (そこでさ) Expression:Sugusokode (すぐそこで) Given the preceding, it leads to the following Sokode is a conjunction that receives the previous content and leads to the following content. For example: ・”私は色々意見された、そこで私は考えた”(Watashiwa iroiroiken sareta、sokode watashiwa kangaeta) …
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Kotsu (こつ) Meaning: Trick, Bone Romaji: Kotsu Hiragana: こつ Katakana: コツ Kanji:骨,忽 The knack for handling things effectively “Kotsu” is most commonly used to refer to the knack or know-how for handling things effectively, similar to the meaning of “trick.” When using “kotsu” in a sentence, it is typically written …
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Betsuni (べつに) Meaning: Nothing, Whatever, I don’t care! Romaji: Betsuni Hiragana: べつに Katakana: ベツニ Kanji:別に Expression:Betsuni Doudemoii (別にどうでもいい) Expression:Betsuni Kyouminai(別に興味ない) Expression:Betsuni Taishitakotonai(別にたいしたことない) “Betsuni” is a phrase used when someone is asked something and responds in a somewhat offensively apathetic way, saying something like “it doesn’t matter to me” or “I’m …
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