Japanese Word Lis
Mahou – Magic, sorcery, witchcraft, also maho shojo (ie mahou shoujo or majokko), in english = magical girls, it is a popular sub-genre of Japanese fantasy anime and manga, think… Sailor Moon. Mahoutsukai – Magician, sorcerer, witch, wizard. Mamono – Demon, devil, ghost, goblin, apparition. Maou – Devil, also the name of a popular suspense, drama, […]
Japanese Word Lis
Daijoubu (da) – All right, Ok, I’m okay or It’s okay.. Can be used both as a question and an answer. “Daijoubo? Hai, Daijoubu.” Are you Ok? Yes, I’m Ok. Dame – No good, useless, impermissable, unacceptable. A common expression to indicate that something is either useless or impermissable is “Dame da”,”Dame yo,” “Dame da” […]
Japanese Word Lis
Kami – A God. However, if one refers to or addresses “God”, the honorific “-sama” is attached to it. Hence Kami-sama. Kami is the Japanese word for the spirits, natural forces, or essence in the Shinto faith. Kanchyou – Captain. Used to address the commander of a warship. See also Teichyou. Kawaii – Cute. Don’t […]
