Do you know how to say the personalities in Japanese? Have you heard of the Japanese personalities Deredere? You probably have heard of Tsundere, Yandere, Kuudere, and Dandere. In this article, we will talk about Japanese personalities.
If you have watched anime, you have probably encountered a character with a strong and different personality. In this article, we will discuss a little about each type of Dere, its origin, and some examples of anime characters with these personalities.
Besides deredere, we will share a list of words that describe personalities in Japanese. To help navigate this article, we will provide a summary. I hope you enjoy it and share it with your friends. xD
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What does Deredere mean?
It has become a big cliché in anime to include characters that represent some of these Japanese personalities, with the most popular being the Tsundere girls. These characteristics are distinct and original, and the Japanese are the only ones who classify them.
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All four personalities mentioned are related to romantic feelings. Let’s start by looking at the most neutral of them, the DERE that gave rise to everything. It is an onomatopoeia in Japanese that means DEREDERE.
The Japanese onomatopoeia DEREDERE [デレデレ] expresses a loving and passionate feeling. The word Deredere refers to an energetic, cheerful, and kind person towards others around them. They are literally lovable girls.
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The other personalities that also carry half of the onomatopoeia Deredere usually mix another type of personality but remain lovable to TV viewers, or such characteristics, even if strange, become cute.
Some examples of totally lovable and Deredere characters are Minori Kushieda from Toradora, an energetic, cute, and totally cheerful girl. We can also mention Miyuki Takara from Lucky Star and Haruka Morishima from Amagami.
What does Tsundere mean?
Among the personalities derived from Dere, Tsundere is the most popular in anime. It refers to a cold, violent, annoying person who, deep down, has feelings but cannot express them.
Tsundere is a combination of the onomatopoeias Tsuntsun [ツンツン] and Deredere [デレデレ]. Tsuntsun is the onomatopoeia for “distant; melancholic; aloof,” while Deredere, as mentioned, refers to something lovable.
There is also a male version for people with this personality, but with a stronger attitude, called Oranyan. Among the most famous Tsundere characters, we have Taiga from Toradora.
Tsundere is so important that it has been portrayed as a main characteristic of MOE characters, although it is generally not quite like that. I agree that I am attracted to characters that demonstrate Tsuntsun.
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List of Tsundere Characters
See below a list of popular tsundere characters in anime:
- Misaka Mikoto (To Aru Kagaku no Railgun)
- Aisaka Taiga (Toradora!)
- Serizawa Fumino (Mayoi Neko Overrun!)
- Senjogahara Hitagi (Bakemonogatari)
- Naruko Anjou (Anohana)
- Azunyan (K-ON!)
- Minami Shimada (Baka to Test)
- Katsura Hinagiku (Hayate no Gotoku)
- Asuka Langley (Evangelion)
- Sanzenin Nagi (Hayate no Gotoku)
- Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière (Familiar of Zero)
- Shana (Shakugan no Shana)
- Aria Holmes Kanzaki (Aria the Scarlet Ammo)
- Hiiragi Kagami (Lucky Star)
- Haqua du Rot Herminium (World Only God Knows)
- Vegeta (Dragon Ball)
- Kurisu Makise (Steins; Gate)
- Ayuzawa Misaki(Maid-Sama!)
- Mio Akiyama (K-on!)
- Izumi Akazawa (Another)
- Tsukasa Ayatsuji (Amagami)
- Usami Masamune (Mayo Chiki!)
- Kanna Tanigawa (Waiting in the Summer)
- Yui Kotegawa (To Love-Ru)
- Yui (Angel Beats!)
- Houki Shinonono (IS-Infinite Stratos -)
- Kyou Fujibayashi (Clannad)
- Minko Tsurugi (Hanasaku Iroha)
- Suiseiseki (Rozen Maiden)
- Victorique de Blois (Gosick)
- Mio Isurugi (MM!)
- Minase Iori (Idol Master)
- Rin Tosaka (Fate/stay night)
- Corporal Giroro (Keroro Gunso)
- Airi Sena (Mashiroiro Symphony)
- Funami Yui (YuruYuri)
- Shinku (Rozen Maiden)
- Tainaka Ritsu (K-on!)
- Aoba Tsukishima (Cross Game)
- Suigintou (Rozen Maiden)
- Yuzan Kaibara (Oishinbo)
- Zakuro (Otome Yokai Zakuro)
- Asuna Kagurazaka (Negima!)
- Hiyoko Tamaizumi (We Without Wings)
- Maka Albarn (Soul Eater)
- Kotoko Aihara (Kiss Itazura na)
- Revi (Black Lagoon)
- Ogi Chika (Genshiken)
- Retsu Kai – (Grappler Baki)
- Haruko Amay (Maken-ki!)
What does Yandere mean?
The onomatopoeia yandere [ヤンデレ] comes from the verb yanderu [病んでる] which means a sick person. In other words, a person who is madly in love, crazy for someone capable of doing things like killing, and can become violent even with the loved one.
Her personality is initially loving, pleasant, and does anything for the loved one. There is also another term called Yangire that refers to girls who become violent suddenly not out of love but due to some trauma or something like that.
List of Yandere Characters
See below a list of popular yandere characters in anime:
- Minase Yuka (11 eyes)
- Akazawa Izumi (Another)
- Ogura Yumi (Another)
- Sugiura Takako (Another)
- Himeji Mizuki (Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu)
- Kirishima Shouko (Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu)
- Hotarubi (Basilisk)
- Kagerou (Basilisk)
- Asakura Miu (Bungaku shoujo)
- Ophelia (Claymore)
- Shiro (Deadman Wonderland)
- Takami Minatsuki (Deadman Wonderland)
- Harima Mika (Durarara)
- Niekawa Haruna (Durarara)
- Yagiri Namie (Durarara)
- Nana (Elfen Lied)
- Lucy (Elfen Lied)
- Mariko (Elfen Lied)
- Matou Sakura (Fate/stay night)
- Phryne (Fractale)
- Kagura (Gintama)
- Harminia (Gosick)
- Elsa DeSica (Gunslinger Girl)
- Yasuri Nanami (Katanagatari)
- Oginome Ringo (Mawaru Penguindrum)
- Will of Abyss (Pandora Hearts)
- Charlotte (Pandora Hearts)
- Shinohara Wakaba (Revolutionary Girl Utena)
- Suigintou (Rozen Maiden)
- Tohno Akiha (Shingetsutan Tsukihime)
- Kiryuu Moeka (Steins;Gate)
- Fuyou Kaede (Shuffle)
- Lambdadelta (Umineko)
- Ushiromiya Rosa (Umineko)
- Ushiromiya Maria (Umineko)
- Nakahara Misaki (NHK)
What does Dandere mean?
Dandere [ダンデレ] refers to people with a calm personality, but super discreet and silent, opening up only to trusted people after many difficulties. It refers to someone anti-social and withdrawn.
Despite these problems, Dandere shows a sweet, gentle, and romantic side. Its origin comes from the word Damnari [だんまり] which means silent and one who speaks little. Dandere are quiet due to their shyness and timidity.
List of Dandere Characters
See below a list of popular Dandere characters in anime:
- Hinata Hyuga (Naruto)
- Mathilda Alster (Beyblade)
- Haruka Nogizaka (Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu)
- Misaki Etou (Dragon Crisis!)
- Mikuru Asahina (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu)
- Shiomiya Shiori (Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai)
- Kotomi Ichinose, Nagisa Furukawa(CLANNAD)
- Shinobu Maehara (Love Hina)
- Sae Nakata (Amagami SS)
- Wendy Marvell (Fairy Tail)
- Aries (Fairy Tail)
- Mizore Shirayuki (Rosario + Vampire)
- Kazane Hiyori (Sora no Otoshimono)
- Mio Kitahara (Ano Natsu de Matteru)
- Itsuwa (To Aru Majutsu no Index)
- Hina Sakai (Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi)
- Yakumo Tsukamoto (School Rumble)
- Aoi Futaba (Asobi ni Iku yo!)
- Mio Akiyama (K-ON!)
- Sawako Kuronuma (Kimi ni Todoke)
- Kiri Komori (Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei)
- Yoshino (Date A Live)
- Historia Reiss (Shingeki no Kyojin)
- Anri Sonohara (Durarara!!)
What does Kuudere mean?
Kuudere [クーデレ] refers to people with a cold, indifferent, and expressionless personality, a person lacking emotions, resembling a robot. They are discreet and quiet, and sometimes do not understand their own emotions.
Kuudere is a combination of the words Kuuru (クール), a Gairaigo of the English word “Cool,” which means fresh, cold, calm, and cool. In summary, it is a character that acts indifferent while being in love.
List of Kuudere Characters
See below a list of popular Kuudere characters in anime:
- C.C (Code Geass)
- Riza Hawkeye (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Raiden (the Metal Gear series)
- Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
- Presea Combatir (Tales of Symphonia)
- Homura Akemi (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- Sesshōmaru (Inuyasha))
- Shiki Ryougi (Kara no Kyoukai)
- Koneko Toujou (HighSchool DxD)
- Yayoi Kunizuka (Psycho-Pass)
- Origami Tobiichi (Date A Live)
- Carla (Fairy Tail)
- Byakuya Kuchiki (Bleach)
- Tabitha (Zero No Tsukaima)
- Sailor Pluto (Sailor Moon)
- Fate Testarossa (Mahou Shojou Lyrical Nanoha)
- Baba (Ojamajo Doremi)
- Ikaros (Heaven’s Lost Property)
- Ange Ushiromiya (Umineko: When they Cry)
- Freudia Neuwahl (Rosenkreuzstilette)
- Mara Jade Skywalker (Star Wars: Expanded Universe)
- Setsuna Higashi (Fresh Pretty Cure)
- Raven (Teen Titans)
- Yuri Tsukikage (HeartCach Pretty Cure)
- Alice Shiratori (Moetan)
- Aisa Himegami (To aru majutsu no Index)
- Piccolo (Dragon Ball Z)
Other types of deredere
Kamidere – A person who likes to be treated like a deity, who wants to be above everything, above everyone. Tends to believe they are the most perfect and infallible and should receive special attention and priority.
Himedere – Refers to girls who like to command and govern others. Most of the time, they are daughters of wealthy people and have a bit of a tsundere personality.
Undere – ウンデレ – A friendly person who agrees with everything, often responds with “Un – うん” (which is a yes, an agreement) or sometimes with “sodayone – そーだよね” (That’s right, exactly).
Coo-dere – ク ー デ レ – Refers to a person with a friendly yet cold personality. Example: Suzumiya Haruhi presents as an energetic and friendly person while also being cold.
List of personalities in Japanese
Now we will share a list of general personalities in Japanese. In the list, you will have some already conjugated expressions, adjectives without conjugation. It is recommended to research more about the words before using them.
Generally, you can use na-hito [な人] after the adjective to say that she is a person with a certain characteristic. In some cases, you can use no-aru [のある] to say that the person has a certain characteristic.
| Japanese | Romaji | Portuguese |
| 大望のある | taimou no aru | ambitious |
| 自信のある | jishin no aru | self-confident |
| 冒険者 | boukensha | adventurous |
| ビール腹のある人 | biiru bara no aru hito | beer belly |
| カリスマ性のある | karisumasei no aru | charismatic |
| 情け深い | nasakebukai | compassionate |
| 創造力のある | souzouryoku no aru | creative |
| 好奇心の強い | koukishin no tsuyoi | curious |
| 決断力のある | ketsudan no aru | decisive |
| のんびりした人 | nonbiri shita hito | laid-back |
| マリファナを吸う人 | marifana wo suu hito | marijuana smoker |
| 想像力のある | souzouryoku no aru | imaginative |
| 賢い | kashikoi | intelligent |
| 頭がいい | atama ga ii | smart |
| 内向的 | naikouteki | introverted |
| 直観力のある | chokkanryoku no aru | intuitive |
| 忙しい | isogashii | busy |
| 論理的思考のある人 | ronritekishikou no aru hito | logical thinker |
| 頭の回転がいい | atama no kaiten ga ii | quick thinker |
| 性格 | seikaku | personality |
| 洞察力のある | dousatsuryoku no aru | insightful |
| 怠け者 | namakemono | lazy |
| カウチポテト | kauchi poteto | couch potato |
| 世間離れた | seken banareta | protected |
| 控えめ | hikaeme | reserved |
| お金持ち | okanemochi | rich |
| 厳しい | kibishii | strict |
| 直接に言う人 | chokusetsu ni iu hito | blunt |
| おしゃべり | oshaberi | talkative |
| 才能のある | sainou no aru | talented |
| 人見知り | hitomishiri | shy around strangers |
| 優しい | yasashii | kind |
| 勤勉家 | kinbenka | hardworking |
| 天才 | tensai | genius |
| 革新者 | kakushinsha | innovator |
| 天性の指導者 | tensei no shidousha | natural leader |
| 孝行娘 | koukou | obedient |
| 利他的 | ritateki | altruistic |
| 友好的 | yuukouteki | friendly |
| 分析的 | bunsekiteki | analytical |
| 情熱的 | jounetsuteki | passionate |
| 傲慢 | gouman | arrogant |
| 綺麗 | kirei | beautiful |
| 精力家 | seiryokka | full of energy |
| 献身的 | kenshinteki | dedicated |
| 迫力にあふれる人 | hakuryoku ni afureru hito | driven |
| おしゃれ | oshare | stylish |
| 天然の人 | Tennen no hito | natural person |
| 元気 | genki | energetic |
| 変わり者 | kawarimono | eccentric |
| 外向的 | gaikouteki | extroverted |
| 流行に敏感 | ryuukou ni binkan | trendy |
| 感じやすい人 | kanji yasui hito | sensitive |
| 憂鬱 | yuuutsu | gloomy |
| 頑固 | ganko | stubborn |
Videos about deredere personalities
To conclude the article, we will share some videos that talk about this subject of tsundere, yandere, kuudere, and dandere:
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