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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.
Naruto - Spiral.
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.
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.
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.
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. ^^
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.
Naruto - Spiral.
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.
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.
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.
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. ^^
I speak Japanese and Naruto means Fox ninja and Uzumaki means spirol. You got it confused.
