The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

Otakus are people who addictively love a certain thing. Today I'm going to quote some expressions that most anime otakus already know or should know! A quick article teaching the basics of japanese.

This article is aimed at otakus in Brazil, since in Japan this term is seen in a pejorative way. But all readers are welcome, this simple article teaches 12 basic words of the Japanese language that you find in many anime and manga quite often. (Kevin)

In this article, we will learn the following words:

  • BAKA!
  • Urussendayo;
  • Ohayo
  • konnichiwa
  • muri muri!
  • moshi moshi?
  • kawaii *-*
  • SHINE!
  • yabai;
  • majikayo?
  • yamete!
  • itadakimasu!

Every Otaku says BAKA!

It is very well known and is a slang term used in anime as well, it has variations such as bakayaro or boke, means idiot!.

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

Every Otaku says Urussendayo.

It can be interpreted in different ways, such as urusee or urussai, is not VERY well known, means shut up, or simply the curse noisy!.

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

Every otaku says Ohayo

This slang even those who are not otaku know, it may just be 'hayo if you are very sleepy. Means good morning.

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

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Every otaku says Konnichiwa

Like ohayo, it is very well known, it has no variations, it means good afternoon. On certain occasions it can be used and translated as Hello!

Patience x selfishness - an example from Japan and Brazil

When otaku says Muri muri!

One of the lesser known, but I'm sure you've heard in some anime. It can appear as muri desuyo, means impossible!

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When otaku say moshi moshi?

Little known, as it is rarely used, only in a specific situation: answering the phone. Here in Brazil it is the equivalent of hello?

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When otaku says Kawaii

Do I really need to explain? If you don't know this slang, it's not otaku! Means cute. You might want to read our themed article Kawaii - Understanding the culture of cuteness in Japan

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When the otaku says SHINE!

We can say that it is the hallmark of the character Bakugou Katsuki, from My Hero, is a simple and effective expression, means MORRA!... exactly that, just DIE!

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When the otaku says Yabai!

The only expression on this list that can mean two things: impossible, or really? (yabai?). Few know it, because it is little used.

When does the otaku say Majikayo?

It has a simple meaning too. just like yabai? Could mean really? Or rather, in our own way: flirt?

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When the otaku says Yamete!

Often used by girls in anime, when they are embarrassed or angry. Means stop it!

The Basics of Japanese Every Otaku Should Know

When the otaku says Itadakimasu!

We come to the last Japanese expression, which is used and taken seriously! before eating, bring your palms together in front of your body, and say Time to eat! (itadakimasu!).

Obrigado por ler esse artigo ^-^ feito com carinho de otaku para otaku <3


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