Otaku are people who have an addictive love for a certain thing. Today I will mention 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. However, all readers are welcome, this simple article teaches 12 basic words of the Japanese language that you find in many animes and mangas quite frequently. (Kevin)
In this article, we will learn the following words:
- BAKA!
- Urussendayo;
- Ohayo
- konnichiwa
- muri muri!
- moshi moshi?
- kawaii *-*
- SHINE!
- yabai;
- majikayo?
- yamete!
- itadakimasu!
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Every Otaku says BAKA!
It is very well-known and is a slang widely used in animes as well, with variations like bakayaro or boke, meaning idiot!.
Every Otaku says Urussendayo.
It can be interpreted in various ways, such as urussee or urussai, it is not VERY well-known, meaning shut up, or simply the noisy insult loudmouth!.
Every otaku says Ohayo
This slang is known even by those who are not otaku, it can be just ‘hayo if you are very sleepy. It means good morning.
Every otaku says Konnichiwa
Just like ohayo, it is very well-known, has no variations, meaning good afternoon. On certain occasions, it can be used and translated as Hello!
When an otaku says Muri muri!
One of the lesser-known expressions, but I’m sure you’ve heard it in some anime. It can appear as muri desuyo, meaning impossible!
When an otaku says moshi moshi?
Little known, as it is rarely used, only in a specific situation: answering the phone. Here in Brazil, it is equivalent to hello?
When an otaku says Kawaii
Do I really need to explain? If you don’t know this slang, you are not an otaku! It means cute. Maybe you want to read our article on the topic Kawaii – Understanding the culture of cuteness in Japan
When the otaku says SHINE!
We can say it is the trademark of the character Bakugou Katsuki, from Boku No Hero, it is a simple and effective expression, meaning DIE!… exactly that, just DIE!
When the otaku says Yabai!
The only expression on this list that can mean two things: impossible, or really? (yabai??). Few know it, as it is rarely used.
When the otaku says Majikayo?
It has a simple meaning as well. Just like yabai? It can mean really? or better, in our way: seriously?
When the otaku says Yamete!
Very commonly used by girls in animes when they are embarrassed or angry. It means stop it!
When the otaku says Itadakimasu!
We have reached 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!).
Thank you for reading this article ^-^ made with love from otaku to otaku <3
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