Japanese Words from Naruto.

[xTwisTx]

Well, I thought it'd be nifty if a thread was added to list Japanese words used frequently (or not) in Naruto. I'll start by putting up a few that I know, and PLEASE feel free to post suggestions and I will add them to the list. No, I do not speak Japanese. Sorry. Oh, and correct me on these. ^^

Numbers (also used to identify the Hokages) -
Ichi - One.
Ni - Two.
San - Three.
Shi, or Yon - Four.
Go - Five.
Roku - Six.
Shichi - Seven.
Hachi - Eight.
Kyuu - Nine.
Jyuu - Ten.

Countries (villages etc.) -
Konohagakure - Village Hidden in the Leaves.

Names -
Haku - White.
Kakashi - Scarecrow.
Sakura - Cherry Blossoms.
Hanabi - Fireworks. (I think..)
Kisame - Shark. (?)
Itachi - Weasel.
Ino - Boar, Pig.
Nara - Deer.
Chou - Butterfly.
Uzumaki - Spiral, or whirlpool.
Iruka - Dolphin.
Haruno - Spring (of).
Hatake - Field?
Akatsuki - Daybreak.
Zabuza - Never cuts twice. (?)
Jiraiya - Young thunder.
Gai - Self will.
Hinata - In the sun.
Orochi - Big snake.
Kabuto - Samurai helmet made of iron or leather.
Ebisu - Japanese god of wealth.
Hana - Flower.

Techniques -
Kage Bunshin - Shadow replica.
Henge - Transform, change.
Byukugan - White eyes.
Sharingan - Wheel eyes.
Kai - Dispell.

Animals -
Kyuubi no Kitsune - Nine-tailed fox.
Sakana - Fish.
Saru - Monkey.
Neko - Cat.
Inu - Dog.
Usagi - Rabbit.
Tori or Taki - Bird.
Kitsune - Fox.

People -
Hito - Person; people.
Kodomo - Child.
Otoko - Male.
Otoko no hito - Man.
Otoko no ko - Boy.
Onna - Female.
Onna no hito - Woman.
Onna no ko - Girl.
Go-shujin - Husband.
Okusan - Wife.
Gakusei - Student.
Sensei - Teacher.
Ecchi - Pervert.
Kitsunehito - Fox person.
Orochihito - Snake person.
Minna - Everyone.
Baka - Idiot.
Amasterasu - Shinto goddess of the sun.
Tsukiyomi - Shinto god of the moon.
Hentai - Pervert.
Dobe - Dead last; dunce.
Okaa-san - Mother.
Tou-san - Father.
Anki - Brother.
Oneesan - Sister.
Deshi - Apprentice.
Watashi - I.
Kaizoku - Pirate.
Shinobi - Ninja. (male)
Kunoichi - Ninja. (female)

Elementals -
Ho, Hi, or Ka - Fire.
Kage - Shadow.
Mizu - Water.
Yuki - Ice.
Sui - Water.
Rei - Spirit.
Ai - Love.
Hikari - Light.
Yami - Dark.
Omoi - Feelings/Memories.
Tsuki - Moon.
Yume - Dream.
Kokoro - Soul.
Aku - Evil.
Kaze - Wind.
Sora - Sky.

Colors -
Shira or Byuku - White.
Akai - Red.
Shiroi - White.
Aoi - Blue.
Kuroi - Black.

Honorifics -
-chan - used for small children and very close friends, sometimes pet names between lovers
-kun - used for male friends/crushes
-sama or -nim - someone high above you in power or status
-san - like Mrs. or Mr., refurring to someone older than you. Also used for mountains (Fuji-san)
-sensei - teacher
-senpai - literally, 'one who came before'. Used for upperclassmen.
-hime - princess

Other -
Hai - Yes.
Iie - No.
Gomen - Sorry.
Warui - Sorry. (sarcastic)
Arigato - Thank you.
Nani - What?
Nande - Why?
Nindo - Way of the Ninja.
Itsumo - Always.
Nande kuso? - What the hell?
Satsuki - To sense an attack.
Satsu - Kill.
Ki - Energy/Aura.
So desu ne. - Yes, indeed.
Saa do deshou. - Hmm, I wonder.
Mada chotto wakarimasen. - Still not sure yet.
Ie, kekko desu. - No, I'm fine.
Hai, arigato gozaimasu. - Yes, thank you.
Gomen nasai. - Please forgive me.
Sumimasen. - There is no end to my apologies/thanks.
Shitsurei shimashita. - I have committed an impoliteness.
Hajimemashite. - Pleased to meet you.
Sumimasen. - Excuse me. (both as an apology and a way of getting someone's attention)
Ogenki desu ka. - How are you?
Konnichiwa. Watashi wa .... desu. - Hello. My name is ...
Ja mata! - See you soon!
Kanpai! - Cheers!
Saa ikoo ze! - Come on!
Saa ike! - Come on!
Gambare! - Do your best!
Byooin - Hospital
Otearai - Toilet
Deguchi - Exit
Tasukete! - Help!
Wakarimasu ka? - Do you understand?
Korosu - to kill
Shinu - to die
Tasukaru - to be saved; to help out
Shannaro - Hell yeah!
Ganbaru - to try one's best
"Bayo" - (Naruto's style is '(verb stem)tte bayo!' For instance, "wakattebayo" is "I get it already" or "nan dattebayo" is "What (the heck) is that?") It is another colloquialism not linked to any specific dialect that is meant to make the speaker sound rough and brusque, not very refined, and trying to sound tougher than they really are.
Onegai Shimasu - Please take care of this for me.
Konbanwa - Good evening.
Egao - Smile.
Hitori - Alone.
Kokoro - Heart.
Mirai - Future.
Kizu - Wound.
Mori - Forest.
Ano or Demo - But.
Kawaii - Cute.
Chibi - Small.
Tama - Ball.
Hoshi - Star.
Kami - God.
Jutsu - Technique or art.
Shinji - Believe.
Tenshi - Angel.
Onegai or Kudosai - Please.
Zappari - Afterall.
Zettai - Absolutely.
Sou ka - I see.
Daijoubu ka? - Are you alright?
Ossu! - Yes sir!
Urusai - Shut up.
Makenai - Don't give up.
Oni - Demon.
Usura tonkachi - You're stupid.
Haru - Spring
Natsu - Summer
Aki - Autumm
Fuyu - Winter
Masaku - Impossible!/No way!

Most of these I know from different sites, or just listening to the show. Please help me out by posting and I will be glad to alter the list.

Speak Japanese? PM me, we'll all heart you. ^^  

[mimiguille]

well I don't know how it is spelled, but...

kakoi - cool

I always hear this when girls talk about sasuke, or if people are amazed by other people's skills... sweatdrop  

[mimiguille]

also I'm not so sure but, I read somewhere that Kisame means shark. not so sure though...anybody who can confirm this?  

[xTwisTx]

mimiguille

also I'm not so sure but, I read somewhere that Kisame means shark. not so sure though...anybody who can confirm this?

I think you are right. ^^  

[666alucard666]

I cant remember but its either Sasuke or itachi that means weasel...i think its Itachi  

[mimiguille]

666alucard666

I cant remember but its either Sasuke or itachi that means weasel...i think its Itachi

ooooh...that explains this pic...


i recommend that you look at her works...its full of naruto...
sora-ko deviant art gallery  

[xTwisTx]

xd Nice. ^^  

[mimiguille]

didn't really get the pic first time i saw it...but when 666alucard666 mentioned bout the weasel...jus then i uderstand it.

go to sora-ko's deviantart gallery to see more (link is in my prev mssg). biggrin

here's japanese word you hear very often...

baka - stupid/fool

"Naruto no baka" - Sakura  

[xTwisTx]

mimiguille

here's japanese word you hear very often...

baka - stupid/fool

"Naruto no baka" - Sakura

Yes, you are right again. ^^  

[chikushou]

mimiguille

well I don't know how it is spelled, but...

kakoi - cool

I always hear this when girls talk about sasuke, or if people are amazed by other people's skills... sweatdrop

It's "kaukoii", and it actually has more of a sense of "good-looking", but only refering to guys. Not really handsome though. sweatdrop can't really explain it.

Oh, and incidently, even though I'm not sure if they use it, another word for seven is nana. (yes, sounds ridiculous, but whatever)

And Sasuke's clan name, "Uchiha", which can also be pronounced "Uchiwa" would mean "My house(clan) is". So, Sasuke's name could be translated as "My house is Sasuke." Uchi meaning house/clan.

Ooh, and "Koroshite" means "I'll kill you", I think.. sweatdrop

"Naruto" means spiral. And Uzumaki is this kind of fish cake with a spiral on it. 3nodding

"Ino" means boar
I don't remember shika and cho... sweatdrop

And Sakura's full name, "Haruno Sakura" means "Cherry blossom of spring"  

[oceanfinger717]

um um um.

ok.. so here are some words that ive heard often.

arigato(sp?)- thank you

nani- what

nanda- why

yepyep. ill tell you if i hear some more.  

[mimiguille]

chikushou

mimiguille

well I don't know how it is spelled, but...

kakoi - cool

I always hear this when girls talk about sasuke, or if people are amazed by other people's skills... sweatdrop

It's "kaukoii", and it actually has more of a sense of "good-looking", but only refering to guys. Not really handsome though. sweatdrop can't really explain it.

Oh, and incidently, even though I'm not sure if they use it, another word for seven is nana. (yes, sounds ridiculous, but whatever)

And Sasuke's clan name, "Uchiha", which can also be pronounced "Uchiwa" would mean "My house(clan) is". So, Sasuke's name could be translated as "My house is Sasuke." Uchi meaning house/clan.

Ooh, and "Koroshite" means "I'll kill you", I think.. sweatdrop

"Naruto" means spiral. And Uzumaki is this kind of fish cake with a spiral on it. 3nodding

"Ino" means boar
I don't remember shika and cho... sweatdrop

And Sakura's full name, "Haruno Sakura" means "Cherry blossom of spring"

tnx so much for the clarification! n__n you are quite knowledgeable at this. 3nodding
i have a question...what does 'senpai' indicate??? how is it different from 'san' and what does 'kun' indicate, is it only use for boys??? sweatdrop  

[xTwisTx]

Let's see. I think I have a few corrections on those. Double check me, please. sweatdrop

Uchiha I think has a double-meaning as fan, as exampled by the Uchiha Clan symbol.

I thought Koroso meant I'll kill you, but you're probably right.

Naruto and Ino are correct. Nara is deer. Chou is butterfly.. Uhm.. Sakura's name is correct.

One more thing. I think why is "nande".

Thank you so much for the support! heart  

[xTwisTx]

I think sempai is.. classmate.. or peer.. or something horribly different than that.

I think -kun is only used for boys, but I am not entirely sure.. sweatdrop  

[mimiguille]

if -kun is for boys...is -chan use only for girls? eheheh i get really confused at these things. my classmates and i usually debate about this matter...talking about anime fanatics. 3nodding