Japanese Glossary

Aa (or "un") (informal) "yes"

Aibou "partner"

Ahou "fool", Bakura's favorite name for Ryou (in my fics anyway) 'cause it resembles Yami's nickname for his "aibou". scratches ear It should actually be "yadonushi", which means "host" or "landlord".

Ano "um.../uh..."

Che "shit"

Daijoubou "It's alright/I'm fine"

Demo "But"

Iie "no"

Kami-sama "God"

Maa maa "Now now..."

Nani "what"

Okinomiyaki- Japanese pizza

Days, Times, and Seasons:

English: Japanese: English Definition: Sunday Nichiyoubi The first day of the week. Monday Getsuyoubi The second day of the week. Tuesday Kayoubi The third day of the week. Wednesday Suiyoubi The fourth day of the week. Thursday Mokuyoubi The fifth day of the week. Friday Mokuyoubi The sixth day of the week. Saturday Doyoubi The seventh day of the week.

Honorifics (The Addressing of People):
"Honorifics" in the American sense would be the category into which terms such "Mr, Misses, Miss" and other similar phrases fall into. They are used primarily when addressing somebody in a formal sense and are usually coupled with a person's last name and not their first. In Japan however, the situations in which honorifics are used is much more common place and can couple both first and last names with honorifics. (Note: Remember, the proper means of writing a name in Japan is the family's name last name first and the first name last. )

Chama
A combination of sorts of the two honorifics "Sama" and "Chan", "Chama" is used to refer to somebody who is considered a young master, typically a male.

Chan
Used only in cases of familiarity or friendship, the "Chan" honorific is always paired with names of people of a younger age, typically females. To use it in reference to somebody older than yourself is to show a great amount of disrespect. Chan can also be used in reference to pets.

Dono
An extremely old and typically antiquated honorific, "Dono" is used to show respect and admiration coupled with a degree of personal emotion. The honorific is used when one person wishes to show respect to his superior or one that he or she considers their master.

Hime
Literally, "Hime" means simply princess. This is the only instance in which Hime is used. Anime fans will note the relation to the movie "Mononoke Hime".

Kun
Primarily used in reference to young males, the Kun honorific is placed after the first name and used in casual conversation usually between males that have known each other for quite some time. In extremely rare cases it will be coupled with a female's name, but this is highly rare.

Ko
The "Ko" honorific is similar to the "Kun" honorific but is used entirely in reference to females. It appears during times when one female is addressing another or when a male has an amount of familiarity with a female. A friendly and casual honorific, Ko really shows no particular degree of reverence or respect.

Ouji
The male counterpart of "Hime", Ouji is used in reference to males. It literally means prince. Anime fans are unlikely to come across this word unless paying close attention to Japanese dialogue.

Sa
Used entirely by the female half of the population (outside of instances of homosexual relationships), the "Sa" honorific is used when a wife wishes to refer to her husband.

Sama
Exactly the opposite of the "Kun" honorific, the "Sama" honorific is used in cases when extreme amounts of deep respect are required to be shown. The Sama honorific usually FOLLOWS the family name. A good example is of a student referring to his martial arts master or a soldier referring to his Emperor or superiors.

San
The "San" honorific is the second most versatile of Japanese honorifics second only to "Chan". It is used in both cases of familiarity AND unfamiliarity. In both scenarios, San will be used to donate a certain amount of formality. It is regularly paired with words such as Okaa (mother) and Otoo (father). The arrangement of the honorific is always word-san.

Sempai
Common in organizations when formality is required amongst its members, the "Sempai" honorific is used when a person wishes to refer to his superior. Similar to "Sama" or "Sensei" but somewhat less exalting.

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Here are some Quotes...

Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Did You Know In A Dictionary At the Very Top Of The Page There Is Heaven and At The Ver Bottom Of The Page It Says H3ll..FREAKY!!!

Here's to you, Here's to me, the best of friends we'll always be, but if by chance we disagree, go away and here's to me.

People who say anything is possible haven't tried to slam a revolving door!
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