10 Japanese Words Commonly Used By Weeb
As a weeb, you definitely often use Japanese words that often appear in anime. Let's discuss what they are!
Anime & Manga | 19 September
By DG Writer
There are many popular Japanese terms or vocabulary that often appear in anime. As a weeb or anime fan, you should be familiar with the terms used in anime. Considering that many anime are maintained using Japanese dubbing or voice actors, you will definitely hear these words often. And maybe you even often use this vocabulary in daily conversations.
For those of you who love anime or things related to Japan, it is really important for you to know several Japanese words that might add to your vocabulary list:
1. Ohayou Gozaimasu
Ohayou gozaimasu is a very commonly used Japanese greeting. Usually used to say good morning, but in situations that require using polite language. It can usually be used when talking to teachers, older people, or acquaintances.
2. Sugoi
Sugoi is an adjective in the language which means "great". Usually this word appears to praise the person you are talking to when he or she does something that amazes the speaker. The most familiar function of the word sugoi is as an expression of amazement in the form of an interjection. Usually the word sugoi comes out as a response to information or events in the form of words or actions.
3. Kawaii
The word kawaii is also an adjective meaning "cute". But it's not only used to define appearance, kawaii can also be used for traits. This word is also often used as an interjection to express praise.
4. Arigato
A simple and casual form of thank you in Japanese. You can use this greeting to people closest to you, such as peers or family.
5. Onii-chan
The Japanese word onii-chan is certainly familiar, especially for those of you who love anime and manga. In general, onii-chan can be interpreted as “older brother”
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6. Senpai
You probably hear the word senpai a lot, it means senior, in many anime. Its meaning is "senior" or "upperclassman". You can use Japanese when calling your seniors or upperclassmen by adding the word senpai after their name.
7. Daijobu
Daijobu or "fine" often appears either in the form of a question or an answer. So pay attention to the intonation so you don't misinterprete it. Or to make it easier, you can add "ka" when you want to ask a question. For that, you need to learn more Japanese.
8. Moshi Moshi
Moshi Moshi is a Japanese phrase commonly used by Japanese people when picking up the phone. This is a casual greeting used for friends and family, like "hello", but actually has a completely different meaning! In English, it literally means something more like, "to say to say", or "I speak I speak".
9. Baka
Baka means "fool". This word is also commonly used when someone is angry and cannot express it in longer sentences. The word baka doesn't always take the form of a curse and is said singly, but can also be an adjective or description. So, don't be surprised if you find the word baka in a sentence that is not a curse.
10. Yatta!
Yatta is an expression when you succeed in doing something, or when you are happy. For example, when your friend says they will treat you, "Kyou wa ore no ogori da!" (Today’s on me), you can respond with "Yatta!".
So, those are 10 Japanese words commonly used by weeb. Which word do you use the most? Don't forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for more news about games, films and anime on Dunia Games.
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