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Hey!! On this page I'll post a few Japanese words and some cool facts about the Japanese culture.

ookami = wolf
hanyou = half demon
youkai = demon
inu = dog
neko = cat
ohayo = good morning
ningen = human
neh? = means 'kay?
gomen nasai = i'm very sorry
demo = but
iie = no
hai = yes
nandemonai = nothing/never mind
Nani = What?
Yamete = Stop
Doushite = Why?
Kami = God
Haha-ue = Honorific term for ‘mother’
Daijobou? = Are you alright?/Are you okay?
Yatta! = *A happy cry/noise* (Ex* Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Huzzah!)
-san = It is an all-purpose honorific and can be used in any situations where politeness is required. (Taken from the manga book in the honorific guide section* Tsubasa Chronicle Reservoir)
-sama = This is one level greater than “-san.” It is used to confer great respect. (Also taken from Tsubasa Chronicle Reservoir glossary)
-kun = This suffix is used at the end of boys’ names to express familiarity or endearment. (*Sighs* See above)
-chan = This is used to express endearment, mostly towards girls. It is used for little boys, pets, and even among lovers. It gives a sense of childish cuteness.
Houshis = Monks
Hime = Princess
Onna = Female/woman
Miko = Priestess
Aite = Mate
Osuwari = Sit!
Baka = Stupid
Kuso = Shit!/Damn it!
Teme = Bastard
Doko ne? = Along the words “Where were you?/Where are you?)
Koishii = Love
Arigato = Thank you
Onegai? = Please?
Mochiron = Of course
Urusei = Shut up
Baka no ichi-gei = Even a fool has one talent


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Ichigo_Kitsune the words i put up 0 Oct 30 2006, 4:04 PM EST by Ichigo_Kitsune
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i got these from reading various fanfictions about InuYasha.
the rest hopefully will be more common.
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