You may have encountered the Japanese phrase “Omae wa mou shindeiru” in memes or popular culture. Although it is frequently used and heard, those outside of Japan may wonder if it is a common phrase in daily conversation or a trendy catchphrase. This article will explore the origin of …
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Kin (金)、Gōrudo Meaning: Gold Romaji:Kin,Gōrudo Hiragana:きん、ごーるど Katakana:キン、ゴールド Kanji:金 Gold is called Kin(金) in Japanese or just Gōrudo. Both ways are used a lot, but Kin is the standard way to say it. The kanji Kin can also be read as Kane(金), which means money. So when you read Kin(金), it …
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Chairo (茶色)、Kasshoku(褐色)、Kuriiro(栗色) Meaning:Brown Romaji:Chairo,Kasshoku,Kuriiro Hiragana:ちゃいろ、かっしょく、くりいろ Katakana:チャイロ、カッショク、クリイロ Kanji:茶色、褐色、栗色 Brown is called Chairo in Japanese. Kasshoku and Kuriiro are also used, but Chairo is the most commonly used. In writing, it is often written as 茶色, 褐色, and 栗色. But the kanji characters for 褐色 and 栗 are a bit difficult, so …
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Haiiro (灰色),Gurē(グレー),Nezumiiro(ねずみ色) Meaning: Gray Romaji: Haiiro,Gurē,Nezumiiro Hiragana:はいいろ、ぐれー、ねずみいろ Katakana:ハイイロ、グレー、ネズミイロ Kanji:灰色、鼠色(ねずみ色) In Japanese, Gray is called Gurē or Haiiro. We use both terms equally, but we tend to say Gurē more these days. In the case of Gurē, hiragana is also written, but only katakana is used. Conversely, we use only kanji …
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Shiro (白) Meaning: White Romaji: Shiro Hiragana:しろ Katakana:シロ Kanji: 白 White has an impression of innocence that is not mixed with other colors and has meanings such as purity, cleanliness, and holiness. Since white has no color, it is sometimes regarded as “nothing.” White can also mean no criminal charges …
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Kuro (黒) Meaning: Black Romaji: Kuro Hiragana:くろ Katakana:クロ Kanji: 黒 Tanning and burning the skin is called Hadaga Kuroi (肌が黒い) as well. When someone is strongly suspected of a crime, we use “Kuro” to mean “he must be Kuro!” which means he must be a criminal.” ・海に行ったから肌が黒くなった！ Umini ittakara hadaga …
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Definition Serious; seriously, Really マジ(maji),まじ(maji),まぢ(madi) ⇒Same Meaning Maji is short for Majime. For example, say “Majime na hanashi” as “Maji na hanashi.” Since Maji is a slang expression, it is often used by young people, but Maji is a Japanese word often heard by people of all ages. When we …
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Kankoku Jin (韓国人) Meaning: Korean Romaji: Kankokujin, Hiragana: かんこくじん Katakana: カンコクジン Kanji: 韓国人 Korean is called Kankokujin by most Japanese people in Japanese. In Japanese, people from that country are called by adding the country name + Jin (人). ・私は今日、韓国人と買い物にいきます。 Watashiwa Kyou、Kankokujinto Kaimononi Ikimasu。 “I will go shopping with a …
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Adjective I want to meet you./I miss you. Literally I want to meet you Romaji: Aitai Hiragana:あいたい Katakana:アイタイ Kanji: 会いたい (Aitai), 逢いたい (Aitai) The auxiliary verb “Tai(たい)” is added to “Ai（会い）”, which is the continuous form of the verb “Au（会う）”.”Aitai” is the closest expression to “I miss you” in English. …
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Adjective delicious,tasty ・この寿司は美味しい！ Kono Sushi Ha Oishii! ・本当に美味しい味だね！ Hontō Ni Oishii Azi Dane! ・美味しくハンバーグをつくってね！ Oishiku Hanbaagu Wo Tukutte Ne! other usage ・この公園の空気は美味しい！ Kono Kouen No Kuuki Ha Oishii. ・あのビジネスの話はおいしいね。 Ano Bizinesu No Hanashi Ha Oishii Ne. Informal Umai ・このラーメンうまい！ Kono Ramen Umai! ・まじうまい！ Mazi Umai! Synonyms ・美味 Bimi ・絶品 Zeppin …
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