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What does “Ara Ara (あらあら)” mean in Japanese?

Ara Ara (あらあら) For more Japanese expressions that anime fans often search for, see our Anime Japanese Phrases Dictionary, including romaji, natural English meanings, tone, and real-life usage notes. Meaning: Oh dear, Oh me, Oh my Romaji: Ara Ara Hiragana: あらあら Katakana: アラアラ Kanji: 粗粗 Ara Ara is a Japanese …

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What Does “Yamete Kudasai” Mean in Japanese?

Quick answer: “Yamete kudasai” (やめてください) means “please stop” in Japanese. It is more polite than yamete and much softer than yamero, but it still usually means that someone is doing something you want them to stop. You may hear this phrase in anime, dramas, classrooms, workplaces, or everyday situations. The …

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What does “Sefure (セフレ)” mean in Japanese?

Sefure (セフレ) Meaning: Sex Friend Romaji: Sefure Hiragana: せふれ Katakana: セフレ Kanji: – Sefure is an abbreviation for sex friend. Since sex friend is written in katakana as “セックスフレンド,” it is abbreviated as “セフレ(Sefure).” Sefure writes in katakana, not hiragana. According to the Japanese dictionary, Sefure is “a partner who …

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