{"id":106045,"date":"2023-05-19T17:11:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T21:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/japanese-slang-phrases\/"},"modified":"2025-02-23T05:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T10:23:22","slug":"japanese-slang-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/japanese-slang-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Slang: 70 Phrases to Help You Sound Like a Local [with Audio]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wanna let loose, relax and really have fun<\/em> with the Japanese language<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Then you’ll need to know what Japanese sounds like on the streets.<\/p>\n

If you’ve already learned how to infer subjects<\/a>, now is the time to level up your casual speaking skills through slang!<\/p>\n

Your Japanese language skills will improve overall and you’ll end up sounding much more natural.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Top 70 Japanese Slang Phrases<\/h2>\n

1. \u4ffa \u2014 Rough Masculine Version of “I”<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u308c<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike English, Japanese has a lot of “I” pronouns<\/a>, with \u79c1 (\u308f\u305f\u3057) being the most gender-neutral. One of these is \u4ffa, which men (especially the more “macho” types) use to refer to themselves around people they’re close to.<\/p>\n

You’ll never hear a woman use this word in modern times, though the main character from the anime “Miss Hokusai”<\/a> does (but note that the film is set during the Edo Period).\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. \u304a\u3063\u3059\uff01 \u2014 What’s up?<\/h3>\n

Want to surprise your Japanese friends? Just say \u304a\u3063\u3059 to them next time you meet. \u304a\u3063\u3059 used to be a military greeting and was considered highly formal. It’s still commonly used among martial artists.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, it means “what’s up?” among young people. Not that many people actually use it, so it can be considered kind of quirky\u2014but that’s all right if you’re already standing out as a foreigner.<\/p>\n

For a more conservative approach try \u3053\u3093\u3061\u306f<\/a>, a shortened form of \u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f , which means “good day” or “hello.”<\/p>\n

3. \u3088\u30fc\uff01 \u2014 Hey!<\/h3>\n

This is the usual way of saying “hey!” as a friendly greeting.<\/p>\n

You can also use \u304a\u3044\uff01, which sounds like the British oi!<\/em> and has the exact same meaning. It’s not very polite, so I don’t recommend using it with strangers.<\/p>\n

If you’re saying “hi” to some close friends and you want seem cool, then use \u3088\u30fc\u3001\u304a\u524d\u3089\uff01(\u3088\u30fc\u3001\u304a\u307e\u3048\u3089\uff01) or “Hey, guys!”<\/p>\n

This is part greeting, part friendly insult. It’s more like saying “‘sup dorkface,” which can be a friendly greeting if spoken to a close friend, but a bit too much with anyone else.<\/p>\n

As a side note, the personal pronoun \u304a\u524d (\u304a\u307e\u3048) is conventionally reserved for enemies. It’s extremely impolite except when used by close friends.<\/p>\n

4. \u8abf\u5b50\u3069\u3046\uff1f \u2014 How’s It Hanging?<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3061\u3087\u3046\u3057\u3069\u3046\uff1f<\/strong><\/p>\n

This simply means “How’s it hanging?” Next time you’re at a social gathering with friends, just ask everyone this question! And be prepared for a variety of responses.<\/p>\n

You can also use \u304a\u3052\u3093\u304d\uff1f, which is a shortened version of \u304a\u5143\u6c17\u3067\u3059\u304b \uff1f(\u304a\u3052\u3093\u304d\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f), Japanese for “how are you?”<\/p>\n

5. \u76f8\u5909\u308f\u3089\u305a\u3060\u3088 \u2014 Same as Always, Man<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3042\u3044\u304b\u308f\u3089\u305a\u3060\u3088<\/strong><\/p>\n

This isn’t that commonly used, since Tokyo people are more likely to just say \u307e\u3042\u307e\u3042\u3060\u3088 meaning “so so.”<\/p>\n

As far as \u76f8\u5909\u308f\u3089\u305a\u3060\u3088 goes, the ending particle, \u3088, of that sentence asserts a sort of confidence in the same way that the English word “man” does when used as slang.<\/p>\n

6. \u3054\u3081\u3093\u3061\u3083\u3044 \/ \u3054\u3081\u3093\u304f\u3055\u3044 \/ \u3081\u3093\u3054\u3081\u3093\u3054 \u2014 Slangy Apologies<\/h3>\n

These are all slangy forms of \u3054\u3081\u3093\u306a\u3055\u3044 (I’m sorry). Really, if you want to apologize properly, you should say \u3054\u3081\u3093\u306a\u3055\u3044. But if what you did wasn’t that serious\u2014or if you want to sound cute\u2014then the slangier forms will work.<\/p>\n

\u3054\u3081\u3093\u3061\u3083\u3044 and \u3054\u3081\u3093\u304f\u3055\u3044 are sort of fun and light-hearted.<\/p>\n

\u3081\u3093\u3054\u3081\u3093\u3054 will make most people cringe when they hear it. They might just forgive you out of embarrassment.<\/p>\n

Of course, there’s also a “cool guy” way to apologize<\/a>. Just say \u308f\u308a\u3043\u30fc\u306d which means “my bad.”<\/p>\n

7. \u5974\u3089 \u2014 Very Informal “Them”<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3084\u3064\u3089<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are plenty of polite ways to refer to “them”<\/a>\u2014and \u5974\u3089 is definitely not one of these.<\/p>\n

While it can be neutral depending on the context, it usually implies that the speaker holds some kind of contempt for whoever “they” are\u2014like a stronger version of \u3042\u3044\u3064.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. \u307e\u305f\u306d\u30fc\uff01 \u2014 Later!<\/h3>\n

There are a few options here.<\/p>\n

\u307e\u305f\u306d\u30fc and \u3058\u3083\u30fc\u306d are the most common ways of saying “see you later.”<\/p>\n

\u3042\u3070\u3088 is how a tough guy says “later.” The \u3088 suffix basically means, “I’m certain,” showing your complete confidence in a future meeting. It’s a bit silly, though, so you may not be taken too seriously if you use this phrase.<\/p>\n

9. \u3061\u3087\u3063\u3068\u5f85\u3066\uff01 \u2014 Wait A Minute!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3061\u3087\u3063\u3068\u307e\u3066\uff01<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty of \u3061\u3087\u3063\u3068 is that there are so many ways to use it<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, if someone is about to leave you hanging, you can say “\u3061\u3087\u3063\u3068\u5f85\u3066\uff01” You can also just say \u3061\u3087\u3063\u3068 if you’re pressed for time and want to get your point across ASAP.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10. \u4e00\u8db3\u3059\u4e00\u306f\uff1f \u2014 Say Cheese?<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3044\u3061\u305f\u3059\u3044\u3061\u306f\uff1f<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u4e00\u8db3\u3059\u4e00\u306f\uff1f means “one plus one is?” and the answer, in Japanese, is \u4e8c (\u306b). As in \u306b\u30fc, which is what you say when someone takes a photo of you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cheese” works as well, but you have to voice it with Japanese intonation, \u30c1\u30fc\u30ba (\u3061\u30fc\u305a).<\/p>\n

11. \u541b\u306f\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u3044\u3044\u30e4\u30c4\u3060\u306a \u2014 You’re a Real Solid Guy<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304d\u307f\u306f \u307b\u3093\u3068\u3046\u306b \u3044\u3044\u3084\u3064\u3060\u306a<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you’re having a night out in Shinjuku, there might come a point when you manage to break the ice with one of the many patrons at a bar. The more they drink, the more they open up to you and start rambling about their lives, the state of society and what have you.<\/p>\n

At some point, they may say \u541b\u306f\u672c\u5f53\u306b\u3044\u3044\u30e4\u30c4\u3060\u306a , basically just calling you a real good guy.<\/p>\n

12. \u304a\u524d\u306f\u30a4\u30b1\u30e1\u30f3\u3060\u00a0 \u2014 You Darn Prettyboy<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u307e\u3048\u306f \u3044\u3051\u3081\u3093\u3060<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u304a\u524d\u306f\u30a4\u30b1\u30e1\u30f3\u3060 is something you should use between friends only. Again, the pronoun \u304a\u524d is generally considered offensive, but close friends may use it to address each other in a light-hearted manner.<\/p>\n

So, you can use this to convey light-hearted jealousy by pointing out the pretty boy (\u30a4\u30b1\u30e1\u30f3) in your group of friends.<\/p>\n

13. \u30e2\u30c6\u308b \u2014 Popular (With The Opposite Sex)<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3082\u3066\u308b<\/strong><\/p>\n

I remember my confusion when I first learned this word. I thought: “If \u30db\u30c6\u30eb (\u307b\u3066\u308b) means ‘hotel,” then \u30e2\u30c6\u308b means…”<\/p>\n

To my utter embarrassment (and my Japanese-speaking friends’ amusement), that’s not the case at all.<\/p>\n

As it turns out, if someone says you are \u30e2\u30c6\u308b, you’re quite a hit with the ladies\/gentlemen!<\/p>\n

14. \u4e00\u676f\u3069\u3046\uff1f \u2014 How About a Drink?<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3044\u3063\u3071\u3044 \u3069\u3046\uff1f<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saying \u4e00\u676f\u3069\u3046\uff1f is a friendly way of offering a drink. Easy enough to remember, right?<\/p>\n

If you want to follow it up with another drink afterwards, it’s \u3082\u3046\u4e00\u676f\u3069\u3046\uff1f (\u3082\u3046 \u3044\u3063\u3071\u3044 \u3069\u3046\uff1f) or “one more drink?”.<\/p>\n

15. \u3046\u307e\u3044\uff01 \u2014 Delicious!<\/h3>\n

You’re probably heard of or uttered \u304a\u3044\u3057\u3044\uff01 at some point, because let’s be real: Japanese cuisine is drool-worthy!<\/p>\n

In case you want to switch up your food vocabulary<\/a> a bit, you can also say \u3046\u307e\u3044 which essentially means the same thing as \u304a\u3044\u3057\u3044. If you want to get really informal and express your enthusiasm for what you’re eating, you can also say \u3046\u3081\u3047\uff01<\/p>\n

16. \u3061\u3087\u3046\u3060\u3044\uff01 \u2014 Please Give Me (More)!<\/h3>\n

Since we’re on the topic of food and drinks, might as well learn how to ask for more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you want a refill of your glass or plate, just say \u3061\u3087\u3046\u3060\u3044 to whoever’s listening. (Just make sure that person is actually okay with you being that chummy with them!)<\/p>\n

17. \u3044\u3044\u306d \u2014 That’s Good<\/h3>\n

Want to express your happiness with a piece of good news? Looking for a simple way to agree with someone close to you?<\/p>\n

In both cases, \u3044\u3044\u306d would suffice. You can accompany it with a soft tone and a smile to ensure your point really gets across.\u00a0<\/p>\n

18. \u5c71\u624b\u7dda\u30b2\u30fc\u30e0\u3001\u3057\u3088\u3046\u305c\uff01 \u2014 Let’s Play Yamanote Line!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3084\u307e\u306e\u3066\u305b\u3093\u3052\u30fc\u3080\u3001\u3057\u3088\u3046\u305c\uff01<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Yamanote line in Tokyo goes in a circle around the city center. The Yamanote Line game is a popular drinking game in which a group of friends go around in a circle on the train. They clap in tune and say the names of stations on the Yamanote line aloud.<\/p>\n

If you can’t think of something to say, or if you repeat something that’s already been said, you lose and have to drink.<\/p>\n

Besides the train stations, the game can be adapted to use any theme, like “colors,” “cute things,” “anime titles” or any other theme.<\/p>\n

Here are the girls from ECYJapan playing the game for your amusement:<\/p>\n

<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n

19. \u4eca\u591c\u306f\u5bb6\u3067\u30b4\u30ed\u30b4\u30ed\u3057\u3066\u308b\u3088 \u2014 Tonight I’m Just Gonna Space Out at Home<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3053\u3093\u3084\u306f \u3044\u3048\u3067 \u3054\u308d\u3054\u308d\u3057\u3066\u308b\u3088<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here we see an example where onomatopoeia<\/a>\u2014i.e. words that express an action or meaning through their sound\u2014is used in slang. In Japanese \u30b4\u30ed\u30b4\u30ed means “rolling” and “turning.”<\/p>\n

In any case, \u4eca\u591c\u306f\u5bb6\u3067\u30b4\u30ed\u30b4\u30ed\u3057\u3066\u308b\u3088 translates to something like “I’ll be rolling at home,” while the meaning is more accurately translated to “I’m going to space out at home.” It’s a great response to have on hand if someone invites you to take a spin on the Yamanote line.<\/p>\n

20. \u30b5\u30dc\u308b \u2014 Slack Off \/ Skip Work or School<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3055\u307c\u308b<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doesn’t everyone get the urge to take a day off once in a while?<\/p>\n

Of course, given how much hard work is prized in Japanese culture, \u30b5\u30dc\u308b would have a negative connotation. You can gently chide a friend with this phrase, but best not to say this to a colleague or boss!<\/p>\n

21. \u3086\u308b\u3044 \u2014 Easygoing\/Laidback<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3086\u308b\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another way to chide someone who’s taking it way too easy is to say they’re \u3086\u308b\u3044. While it usually means “gentle” (like the gentle curves of a hill), it can also mean “slovenly.”<\/p>\n

22. \u304a\u8179\u6e1b\u3063\u305f\u306a\u30fc \u2014 I’m Hungry<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u306a\u304b\u3078\u3063\u305f\u306a\u30fc<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u304a\u8179\u6e1b\u3063\u305f\u306a\u30fc means my stomach is empty. It’s like saying, “I’m famished.”<\/p>\n

\u304a\u8179\u304c\u30b4\u30ed\u30b4\u30ed\u8a00\u3063\u3066\u308b (\u304a\u306a\u304b\u304c \u3054\u308d\u3054\u308d\u3044\u3063\u3066\u308b) means “my stomach is growling.” The onomatopoeia \u30b4\u30ed\u30b4\u30ed this time means “grumbling.”<\/p>\n

There’s a brutish way of saying stomach, which is simply \u8179 (\u306f\u3089). Saying \u8179\u6e1b\u3063\u305f (\u306f\u3089\u3078\u3063\u305f) , you sound like an anime character<\/a> asking for food.<\/p>\n

23. \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 \u2014 Wicked<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3084\u3070\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

When someone’s in danger or in a bad situation, they can use the word \u30e4\u30d0\u3044. However, young people have started to use the term to mean \u201cuncool\u201d or anything negative.<\/p>\n

In a reverse-Uno twist, the word is now being used for positive things too. So in general, \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 is an adjective that can be used to mean something good or bad depending on the context.<\/p>\n

In English, the word \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 would probably be similar to the word \u201cwicked,\u201d in which \u201cwicked\u201d can have both positive and negative connotations.<\/p>\n

24. \u6700\u60aa \u2014 The Worst<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3055\u3044\u3042\u304f<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can use \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 to refer to a situation that’s bad. If it feels worse than \u30e4\u30d0\u3044, you can say \u6700\u60aa instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, a cancelled flight due to a storm that’s predicted to last for at least a few hours is definitely \u6700\u60aa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

25. \u30d4\u30f3\u30c1 \u2014 Pinch\/Difficulty<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3074\u3093\u3061<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the Japanese equivalent of being “caught between a rock and a hard place.” Imagine yourself getting “pinched” by two giant fingers, and you pretty much have the gist of what this word means.<\/p>\n

Of course, English speakers wouldn’t use “pinch” to refer to a difficult situation. But if you hear your Japanese-speaking friend say they’re in a \u30d4\u30f3\u30c1, it means you should probably give them a helping hand.<\/p>\n

26. \u5fae\u5999 \u2014 Weird<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3073\u307f\u3087\u3046<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word \u5fae\u5999 is currently used to express an unclear statement with a negative connotation.<\/p>\n

In Japan, you want to avoid sounding too harsh. You don\u2019t want to directly say something very negative. That’s why you use the term \u5fae\u5999\u00a0<\/em>to leave some uncertainty. In English, the word \u5fae\u5999\u00a0<\/em>would be similar to the word \u201cweird,\u201d but with a more negative touch to it.<\/p>\n

27. \u3061\u3083\u3046 \u2014 Indicates Something You Did Wrong<\/h3>\n

Unlike many of the words on this list, \u3061\u3083\u3046 isn’t a standalone word. It’s the less formal version of –\u3057\u307e\u3046, which indicates that something has been done or finished.<\/p>\n

Often, \u3061\u3083\u3046 and its variations<\/a> suggest that the speaker regrets what they just did. If you forgot to set your alarm, you can say \u30a2\u30e9\u30fc\u30e0\u3092\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8\u3057\u5fd8\u308c\u3061\u3083\u3063\u305f\uff01 (\u3042\u3089\u30fc\u3080\u3092\u305b\u3063\u3068\u3057\u308f\u3059\u308c\u3061\u3083\u3063\u305f\uff01\u2014 I forgot to set my alarm!)<\/p>\n

28. \u30c0\u30b5\u3044 \u2014 Not Cool<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3060\u3055\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re a young person, you definitely don’t want to hear this adjective directed at you. It’s a catch-all term for “boring,” “tacky,” “uncool,” etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Then again, if you don’t care whether people call you \u30c0\u30b5\u3044 and you do your own thing, you’re pretty cool in my eyes!<\/p>\n

And that brings us to our next entry…<\/p>\n

29. \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044 \u2014 Cool<\/h3>\n

You can use \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044 to describe anyone who’s done something “cool”\u2014like going into a burning house to save a dog, for example.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you’re a guy and a woman calls you \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044, it can also mean she thinks you’re handsome. So that’s a double compliment\u2014you both look and<\/em> act cool!\u00a0<\/p>\n

30. \u8d85 \u2014Totally \/ Super<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3061\u3087\u3046 \/\u00a0 \u3081\u3063\u3061\u3083<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u8d85 and \u3081\u3063\u3061\u3083 are interchangeable and they both mean \u201cvery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Formally in Japanese<\/a>, you’d use the word \u3068\u3066\u3082\u00a0<\/em> or in some cases \u3059\u3054\u3044 . However, with slang, you can use these two terms. In English, these words are similar to the terms \u201ctotally,\u201d \u201csuper\u201d and \u201cso.\u201d<\/p>\n

31. \u30b9\u30b2\u30a7 \u2014 Amazing!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3059\u3052\u3047<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u30b9\u30b2\u30a7 is the even more informal version of \u3059\u3054\u3044. If you say that something is \u30b9\u30b2\u30a7, you’re saying it’s so incredible, you have to stretch out that last syllable since mere words can’t capture how incredible it is!<\/p>\n

32. \u6700\u9ad8 \u2014 The Best<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3055\u3044\u3053\u3046<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you say that something is \u6700\u9ad8, there’s probably nothing that can top it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On the other hand, when you describe something or someone as \u6700\u4f4e (\u3055\u3044\u3066\u3044), you’re saying they’re the absolute worst.\u00a0<\/p>\n

33. \u30de\u30b8\u3067 \u2014 Seriously<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u307e\u3058\u3067<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word \u30de\u30b8 comes from the word \u771f\u9762\u76ee (\u307e\u3058\u3081),<\/em> which means “serious.” In English, you’d use this word as \u201cseriously\u201d or \u201creally.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can use \u30de\u30b8 or \u30de\u30b8\u3067. Both \u30de\u30b8 and \u30de\u30b8\u3067 are used when it’s followed by a couple of more words, and when you just want to say “seriously, man!?”<\/p>\n

34. \u30cf\u30f3\u30d1\u306a\u3044 \u2014 Outrageous<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u306f\u3093\u3071\u306a\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u30cf\u30f3\u30d1\u306a\u3044 is used to describe something as extraordinary, extreme or outrageous, though it’s generally meant in a positive way.<\/p>\n

This word is actually very similar to the word \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 , and you can use the two interchangeably.<\/p>\n

35. \u3075\u3056\u3051\u308b\u306a\uff01 \u2014 Don’t Mess With Me!<\/h3>\n

Japanese speakers rarely use \u3075\u3056\u3051\u308b\u306a when they’re happy with something. It’s the (very rude) equivalent of “Are you kidding me?” or “I can’t believe this is happening!”<\/p>\n

You’ll often hear fictional yakuza characters utter this phrase when things aren’t going their way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

36. \u30ce\u30ea\u30ce\u30ea\u00a0 \u2014 Easily Hyped Up \/ The Life of the Party<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u306e\u308a\u306e\u308a<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u30ce\u30ea\u30ce\u30ea originally comes from the word \u4e57\u308b(\u306e\u308b), which means to ride or get on (some sort of vehicle). This verb soon transformed its meaning to joining or going along with someone else\u2019s happy mood, jokes or party mode.<\/p>\n

This term is used often in concerts or discos where the DJ player screams \u201c\u30ce\u30c3\u3066\u308b\uff1f(\u306e\u3063\u3066\u308b\uff1f)\u201d which means \u201care you having fun?\u201d \u30ce\u30ea\u30ce\u30ea is the adjective form of \u306e\u308b.<\/p>\n

If you describe someone as \u30ce\u30ea\u30ce\u30ea, it means that he or she can get hyped up easily and will go along with the excited atmosphere. In English, it’s the opposite of a party-pooper\u2014it’s someone who’s the Life of the Party.<\/p>\n

*Note: don\u2019t mistake this word with the word for seaweed! That would be \u6d77\u82d4 (\u306e\u308a).<\/p>\n

37. \u30ef\u30ed\u30bf<\/a> \u2014 LOL\/LMAO<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u308f\u308d\u305f<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practicing your Japanese by lurking in forums? Then you’ll want to add \u30ef\u30ed\u30bf to your vocab.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you’ll see people use this to say that they find something funny. Other times, they just use (\u7b11) (\u308f\u3089\u3044) instead.<\/p>\n

38. \u53ef\u611b\u3044 \u2014 How Cute!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304b\u308f\u3044\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you probably already know what \u53ef\u611b\u3044 means, given that it’s all over the Japanese internet<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although you can easily sum up its meaning as “cute,” it’s a bit more nuanced than that. According to Sebastian Masuda<\/a>, considered the “Godfather of \u53ef\u611b\u3044,” the word encompasses all the emotions you feel when you look at, say, a pink Hello Kitty plush toy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

39. \u30aa\u30b7\u30e3\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc \u2014 Glamorous<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u3057\u3083\u3093\u3066\u3043\u30fc<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u30aa\u30b7\u30e3\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc comes from the word \u304a\u3057\u3083\u308c , which means “stylish.” It was widely popularized by the famous female idol group AKB48, where they explained in their blogs that they stylized the word \u304a\u3057\u3083\u308c and made it \u30aa\u30b7\u30e3\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc.<\/p>\n

In English, this word is quite similar to the slang word \u201cglam,\u201d which is short for “glamorous”.<\/p>\n

40. \u30b0\u30ed\u3044 \u2014 Horrific, Gory or Repulsive<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3050\u308d\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

This slang term comes from the word grotesque. Just like what the word refers to, it’s usually used to describe something related to horror. It can mean something is repulsive, scary or gory.<\/p>\n

41. \u30ad\u30e2\u3044 \u2014 Disgusting!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304d\u3082\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike \u30b0\u30ed\u3044, \u30ad\u30e2\u3044 isn’t just for horror movies. You can use it for anything that makes you want to recoil or scrunch up your face.\u00a0<\/p>\n

42. \u30c1\u30e3\u30e9\u3044 \u2014 Shallow and Flirtatious<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3061\u3083\u3089\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u30c1\u30e3\u30e9\u3044 is an adjective to describe a shallow and flirtatious person. It usually refers to men who constantly try to pick up girls.<\/p>\n

The word has several different forms.<\/p>\n

One is \u30c1\u30e3\u30e9\u7537(\u3061\u3083\u3089\u304a) which means the same as \u30c1\u30e3\u30e9\u3044, but limited to only boys. The other form is \u30c1\u30e3\u30e9\u30c1\u30e3\u30e9 (\u3061\u3083\u3089\u3061\u3083\u3089), which comes from the sound that accessories make\u2014basically, the bling.<\/p>\n

43. \u3042\u3056\u3068\u3044 \u2014 Manipulative Person<\/h3>\n

This word usually refers to women who act in a way designed to attract people (usually men) to them. It can also refer to a person who’s good at getting others to do what they want, for better or worse.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

44. \u30e9\u30d6\u30e9\u30d6 \u2014 Lovey-Dovey<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3089\u3076\u3089\u3076<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of those Japanese words that are likely derived from English. When you see a couple who just can’t keep their hands off each other even in public, you can say they’re \u30e9\u30d6\u30e9\u30d6.\u00a0<\/p>\n

45. \u30cb\u30b3\u30cb\u30b3 \u2014 Smile, Smile<\/h3>\n

People named “Nicholas” or “Nicole” might be happy to know that \u30cb\u30b3 means “smile” in Japanese\u2014or, more accurately, the “sound” of a smile.<\/p>\n

When you say that someone is \u30cb\u30b3\u30cb\u30b3, you’re saying they have a really nice smile!<\/p>\n

46. \u30c0\u30e9\u30c0\u30e9 \u2014 Slowly \/ Lazily<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3060\u3089\u3060\u3089<\/strong><\/p>\n

To remember the meaning of \u30c0\u30e9\u30c0\u30e9, picture yourself “dara-daragging” your feet when you have to go somewhere you’d rather not.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine, \u30c0\u30e9\u30c0\u30e9 has a somewhat negative connotation. It can mean something is moving really slowly, or that it’s going nowhere and is just stuck in place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

47. \u91cd\u3044 \u2014 Someone Extra \/ An Uncomfortable Situation\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u3082\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

This literally means “heavy” and can be used in two different ways.<\/p>\n

The first way is to describe a person in a relationship. It’s a negative word and connotes that this person is simply \u201ctoo much\u201d\u2014whether that means s\/he is constantly complaining, demanding, expecting too much or is obsessive.<\/p>\n

Their actions are overwhelming and ultimately push their partners away. Imagine the person hugging the partner\u2019s leg and becoming a heavy load.<\/p>\n

The second way to use \u91cd\u3044 is when you describe something (a situation, feeling, words) as serious, uncomfortable or depressing.<\/p>\n

48. \u963f\u5446 \u2014 Stupid<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3042\u307b<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ve probably heard of \u99ac\u9e7f (\u3070\u304b) used to refer to someone who’s not exactly the sharpest crayon in the box. In most cases, \u99ac\u9e7f would be offensive.<\/p>\n

\u963f\u5446 is its less offensive cousin\u2014though you’ll still want to refrain from using it for anyone other than your closest friends and family!<\/p>\n

49. \u30d9\u30bf \u2014 Plain \/ Uninteresting<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3079\u305f<\/strong><\/p>\n

No, this isn’t the second letter of the Greek alphabet or shorthand for an old video storage device<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If your Japanese-speaking buddies say that something is \u30d9\u30bf, they mean it’s uninteresting or uncool.\u00a0<\/p>\n

50. \u3069\u3046\u3067\u3082\u3044\u3044 \u2014 I Don’t Care<\/h3>\n

This is another word where you have to be\u00a0extra<\/em> careful how you use it and with whom.<\/p>\n

\u3069\u3046\u3067\u3082\u3044\u3044 essentially means that you don’t care what the other person has to say or that what they’re saying is nonsense.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you don’t care about hurting the person’s feelings, you can tell them \u3069\u3046\u3067\u3082\u3044\u3044 in the sharpest tone you can muster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

51. \u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u306a\u3044\u2014 It Can’t Be Helped<\/h3>\n

If you want to say that an event cannot be changed to the effect of “It is what it is,” you can say \u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u306a\u3044.<\/p>\n

The more formal variation of this is \u4ed5\u65b9\u304c\u306a\u3044 (\u3057\u304b\u305f\u304c\u306a\u3044).\u00a0<\/p>\n

52. \u9762\u5012\u304f\u3055\u3044 \u2014 What A Pain<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3081\u3093\u3069\u304f\u3055\u3044<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u9762\u5012\u304f\u3055\u3044 is used when someone wants to express frustration with the difficulty of a situation or person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When you’re applying for a job that involves filling out seemingly hundreds of pages of forms, you can say the process is \u9762\u5012\u304f\u3055\u3044.<\/p>\n

53. \u3046\u3056\u3044 \u2014 Annoying \/ Irritating<\/h3>\n

\u3046\u3056\u3044 is a much stronger version of \u9762\u5012\u304f\u3055\u3044. It usually implies that whatever’s annoying you has an active role in doing so (i.e., a person).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s also likely the shorter variant of \u3046\u308b\u3055\u3044, which can mean either “Be Quiet!” or “So Noisy!”<\/p>\n

54. \u306a\u3093\u304b \u2014 Something Like \/ Kind Of<\/h3>\n

When you hear a Japanese speaker start a statement with \u306a\u3093\u304b, it means they’re not sure of what they’re about to say next.<\/p>\n

For example, if you ask them about how the sushi they bought from a random shop tastes, they might respond with \u3053\u306e\u5bff\u53f8\u3001\u306a\u3093\u304b\u5909\u306a\u5473\u304c\u3059\u308b (\u3053\u306e\u3059\u3057\u3001\u306a\u3093\u304b\u3078\u3093\u306a\u3042\u3058\u304c\u3059\u308b \u30fc There’s something weird about the taste of this sushi.)<\/p>\n

55. \u3076\u3063\u3061\u3083\u3051 \u2014 Frankly<\/h3>\n

\u3076\u3063\u3061\u3083\u3051 is like the opposite of \u306a\u3093\u304b: They’re both used to start statements, except that \u3076\u3063\u3061\u3083\u3051 means the speaker is about to express the truth (or what they believe to be the truth).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Let’s say your friend is in love with someone named Jane. They would say \u3076\u3063\u3061\u3083\u3051\u3001\u30b8\u30a7\u30fc\u30f3\u306b\u306f\u307e\u3060\u672c\u5f53\u306e\u6c17\u6301\u3061\u3092\u8a00\u3048\u3066\u3044\u306a\u3044\u3093\u3060.\u3000(\u3076\u3063\u3061\u3083\u3051\u3001\u3058\u3047\u30fc\u3093\u306b\u306f\u307e\u3060\u307b\u3093\u3068\u3046\u306e\u304d\u3082\u3061\u3092\u3044\u3048\u3066\u3044\u306a\u3044\u3093\u3060 \u2014 To be honest, I haven’t been able to express my true feelings for Jane yet.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

56. \u52d8\u5f01\u3057\u3066\u304f\u308c \u2014 Give Me A Break<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304b\u3093\u3079\u3093\u3057\u3066\u304f\u308c<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now this is a handy expression to know when you’re asking favors from someone!<\/p>\n

For example, you’re traveling and you realize you didn’t bring enough clothes for the trip. You want to borrow some from your Japanese-speaking friend, but you’re not sure they’re completely on board with the idea. You can end your request with \u52d8\u5f01\u3057\u3066\u304f\u308c to emphasize the urgency of the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

57. \u30a6\u30b1\u308b \u2014 Funny<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3046\u3051\u308b<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, it’s important to know that the likely origin of this slang word, \u53d7\u3051\u308b (\u3046\u3051\u308b), means “to receive.” Because comedy is something that most people like to have, it’s possible that’s how this phrase also came to be used to describe amusing things.\u00a0<\/p>\n

58. \u3068\u3093\u3067\u3082\u306a\u3044 \u2014 It’s Nothing<\/h3>\n

You probably know that \u3069\u3046\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3057\u3066 (You’re welcome) is an appropriate response to \u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (Thank you).<\/p>\n

\u3068\u3093\u3067\u3082\u306a\u3044 is another phrase you can use to respond to someone’s expression of gratitude<\/a>. It’s most appropriate for close friends and family, and it usually implies that the person doesn’t have to worry about paying you back for what you did for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On the other hand, you also want to be careful about the context where you use \u3068\u3093\u3067\u3082\u306a\u3044. It can also be used to say that a statement is ridiculous and not worthy of consideration\u2014that “it’s nothing,” so to speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n

59. \u53ef\u54c0\u60f3 \u2014 Poor Thing \/ How Pitiful!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304b\u308f\u3044\u305d\u3046<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think this one is pretty self-explanatory. If you see someone who seems to only experience misfortune in their lives, they’re \u53ef\u54c0\u60f3. Like all expressions of pity, it can be compassionate or patronizing depending on the context.\u00a0<\/p>\n

60. \u30aa\u30d5\u30a3\u30b9\u30ec\u30c7\u30a3\u2014 Office Lady<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304a\u3075\u3043\u3059\u308c\u3067\u3043<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may have heard of terms like \u30b5\u30e9\u30ea\u30fc\u30de\u30f3 (\u3055\u3089\u308a\u30fc\u307e\u3093)(salaryman) and \u30d3\u30b8\u30cd\u30b9\u30de\u30f3 (\u3073\u3058\u306d\u3059\u307e\u3093)(businessman). Both of them have the same meaning: a man who works a white-collar job.<\/p>\n

The closest thing to their female counterpart is the \u30aa\u30d5\u30a3\u30b9\u30ec\u30c7\u30a3, often abbreviated as \u30aa\u30fc\u30a8\u30eb (\u304a\u30fc\u3048\u308b or OL). I say “the closest thing,” because OLs typically perform clerical or secretarial jobs (i.e. “pink-collar” jobs) rather than white-collar ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So if your female friend says they’re an “OL,” you can have a pretty good idea what they’re talking about.<\/p>\n

61. \u30d1\u30ef\u30cf\u30e9 \u2014 Power Harassment<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3071\u308f\u306f\u3089<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of your Japanese-speaking friends may also complain about \u30d1\u30ef\u30cf\u30e9 in the workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s shorthand for the loanword “power harassment,” which is another ostensibly English phrase that English speakers don’t really use.\u00a0 \u30d1\u30ef\u30cf\u30e9 is a broad term for any incident where a superior uses their position to harass someone underneath them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

A subset of \u30d1\u30ef\u30cf\u30e9 would be \u30bb\u30af\u30cf\u30e9(\u305b\u304f\u306f\u3089), which is shorthand for “sexual harassment.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

62. \u9811\u5f35\u308c\uff01 \u2014 Good Luck\/Do Your Best!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u304c\u3093\u3070\u308c<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u9811\u5f35\u308c is the shorter and more informal version of \u9811\u5f35\u3063\u3066\u4e0b\u3055\u3044 (\u304c\u3093\u3070\u3063\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044). You say it to wish someone well and encourage them to persevere in whatever they’re doing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

63. \u3044\u3044\u611f\u3058 \u2014 A Pleasant Feeling<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3044\u3044\u304b\u3093\u3058<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is one of my favorite expressions on this list. Think of \u82b1\u898b (\u306f\u306a\u307f \u2014 flower viewing) season when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom: the sight of soft pink petals falling makes you want to say \u3044\u3044\u611f\u3058.\u00a0<\/p>\n

64. \u3042\u306e\u3055 \u2014 Listen \/ You Know<\/h3>\n

When you want to get someone’s attention because you want to tell them something really important, you can start your statement with \u3042\u306e\u3055. You can also start with \u3042\u306e\u306d, which is softer and more likely to be used by women.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, if you want to ask someone to hang out together on Saturday, you can say \u3042\u306e\u3055\u3001\u4eca\u5ea6\u306e\u571f\u66dc\u65e5\u306b\u4e00\u7dd2\u306b\u904a\u3073\u306b\u884c\u3053\u3046\u3088. (\u3042\u306e\u3055\u3001\u3053\u3093\u3069\u306e\u3069\u3088\u3046\u3073\u306b\u3044\u3063\u3057\u3087\u306b\u3042\u305d\u3073\u306b\u3044\u3053\u3046\u3088)<\/p>\n

65. \u307b\u3093\u307e \u2014 Really \/ Truly<\/h3>\n

When you preface a statement with \u307b\u3093\u307e, you’re emphasizing the truth of that statement.<\/p>\n

To illustrate, \u5f7c\u5973\u306e\u8a00\u8449\u306b\u306f\u3001\u307b\u3093\u307e\u304c\u611f\u3058\u3089\u308c\u308b (\u304b\u306e\u3058\u3087\u306e\u3053\u3068\u3070\u306b\u306f\u3001\u307b\u3093\u307e\u304c\u304b\u3093\u3058\u3089\u308c\u308b) means “I can feel the sincerity in her words.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

66. \u4f55\u3067\uff1f \u2014 Why \/ What On Earth?<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u306a\u3093\u3067<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ll often see this uttered by characters in movies or TV shows when something bad happens. It’s so bad that they can’t help but feel disbelief over it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other variations include \u3069\u3046\u3057\u3066\uff1f (Why?)<\/p>\n

If you want to really emphasize how you feel, you can also say \u4f55\u3067\u3084\u306d\u3093 (\u306a\u3093\u3067\u3084\u306d\u3093). You’re more likely to hear this one in the Kansai region, though.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

67. \u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u306f\u30aa\u30e2\u30ed\u3044\u3088\u306d \u2014 Japanese Folks Are Fun<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u306b\u307b\u3093\u3058\u3093\u306f\u304a\u3082\u308d\u3044\u3088\u306d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word \u30aa\u30e2\u30ed\u3044 (\u304a\u3082\u308d\u3044) is a shortened form of \u9762\u767d\u3044 (\u304a\u3082\u3057\u308d\u3044). It can be taken to mean interesting, fun or cool depending on the context.<\/p>\n

Whenever your Japanese friends are doing something unusual, you can say \u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u306f\u30aa\u30e2\u30ed\u3044\u3088\u306d.<\/p>\n

68. \u5927\u4e08\u592b\uff01 \u2014 It’s (Going To Be) Okay!<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3060\u3044\u3058\u3087\u3046\u3076<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to reassure someone that everything is (or will be) all right, tell them \u5927\u4e08\u592b.<\/p>\n

It can also be shorthand for \u5927\u4e08\u592b\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f (\u3060\u3044\u3058\u3087\u3046\u3076\u3067\u3059\u304b? \u2014 Are you all right?), as long as your intonation goes up at the last syllable.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

69. \u755c\u751f \u2014 Japanese Swear Word<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3061\u304f\u3057\u3087\u3046<\/strong><\/p>\n

No list of Japanese slang words would be complete without at least one swear word.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u755c\u751f is arguably the\u00a0least<\/em> offensive Japanese swear word. Japanese speakers utter it when they’re in a situation that’s, shall we say, akin to smelly waste.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you want to really convey the strength of your feelings, you can also say \u304f\u305d. Like \u755c\u751f, it’s the Japanese equivalent of all the foul four-letter English words you know.<\/p>\n

70. \u30c9\u30ad\u30c9\u30ad \u2014 Sound Of A Beating Heart<\/h3>\n

Hiragana: \u3069\u304d\u3069\u304d<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Japanese dramas and movies, \u30c9\u30ad\u30c9\u30ad is often used by female characters who feel nervous around their crushes. You can also use it in non-romantic contexts that make your heart beat faster than normal\u2014like excitement over an upcoming event, for example.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How Japanese Slang Words Are Used<\/h2>\n

Sure, a lot of importance is placed on being polite in Japanese\u2014but Japanese people use slang all the time!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Surprised?<\/p>\n

Well, as a matter of fact, Japanese slang is very important to understanding the language and culture.<\/strong> Slang is what you use to let others know that you consider them close to you. Slang is like a secret you can share with friends and family members who have your trust.<\/p>\n

That’s why slang is usually preferred when you’re not<\/em> at work. As with many things in the Japanese language, the appropriate timing and usage of slang depends on who you are and the current circumstances. It’s an in-depth topic in which everything you say can be varied endlessly.<\/p>\n

The Japanese slang vocabulary grows and takes on new nuances for every generation.<\/p>\n

Indeed, though older generations use slang as well, they sound completely different to young people.<\/p>\n

Some expressions you just have to know, but a lot of the time you can infer what people are saying by listening carefully<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"FluentU<\/a><\/div>\n

A program like FluentU<\/a> can also give you a leg up when it comes to slang and natural speech. The FluentU program uses authentic Japanese videos like movie clips, music videos, commercials and vlogs (among others) to introduce you to the language in a natural way.<\/p>\n

FluentU also has interactive subtitles that use context to provide you with the correct definition of any word as you’re watching a video. This means you’ll be able to see when a word is being used as slang. Just hover your mouse over, click or tap on a word in the subtitles to see its meaning.<\/p>\n

\"FluentU<\/a><\/p>\n

FluentU also lets you add words to your flashcards, which you can later study with personalized quizzes. Plus, you can access the FluentU program<\/a> on your browser or use the iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a> apps.<\/p>\n

For further reading, I suggest the book “Dirty Japanese”<\/a> (NSFW) by Matt Fargo.<\/p>\n

Why You Need to Take a Break from Formal Japanese<\/h2>\n

Formal Japanese can make you sound weird and out of place when used in the wrong contexts.<\/p>\n

As you learn Japanese, you’ll learn to use proper grammar and to include the right particles in the right places. This is important because it gives you a proper understanding of the language, and this knowledge is what you should base your Japanese language proficiency on.<\/p>\n

Not to mention, this is also what your language mastery will be evaluated on when you take more official tests.<\/p>\n

However, if you’ve ever actually lived in Japan, you’ll know that most people don’t speak quite so properly in their daily lives. Speaking full, grammatically correct sentences<\/a> with lots of particles is just too bothersome and inconvenient (or \u9762\u5012\u304f\u3055\u3044, as they would say). You’ll have to pronounce more syllables than really necessary to get your message across.<\/p>\n

What is correct<\/em> usage of language, anyway?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s somewhat ironic that learners of the Japanese language sometimes go to great lengths to speak correctly by carefully choosing the right particles, when it’s often more correct to just leave them out.<\/p>\n

And, yes, I do mean correct. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re really serious about learning Japanese, then you should also learn casual<\/em> Japanese.<\/p>\n

It’s like how you never actually ask your friends in English “Would you like to go to watch a movie?” You say “Wanna see a movie?” For day-to-day conversations, most native English speakers know that the latter is more correct, even though that sentence doesn’t even have a subject!<\/p>\n

The way Japanese people use Japanese is unquestionably the most correct way and, trust me, they use slang a lot!<\/em> By trying to structure your sentences neatly and going out of your way to be grammatically right, you might actually be standing out.<\/p>\n

A General Word of Advice<\/h2>\n

When you want to sound casual in Japanese you should really just try to leave out some of the unnecessary particles. Often, you’ll be uncertain as to whether to use \u306f or \u304c, when in fact the most natural choice is just to leave them both out. So that’s a cool little trick you can use to turn your uncertainty in Japanese into confidence\u2014but seriously, learn the particles!<\/p>\n

Some particles like \u306d and \u3088 add flavor to an entire sentence. These are incredibly important in slang.<\/p>\n

Often, when older men from the Kanto region speak, you’ll hear sentences ending in \u3060\u3088. It’s too exhaustive a topic to give a full account of here, but look up some of these particles and see what they do. Often, being slangy involves just adding something like \u3088 to the end of your sentence.<\/p>\n

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Now that you know how to sound more natural in Japanese<\/a>, go and practice with some Japanese friends. Pay attention to how they speak Japanese and be on the lookout for new Japanese slang!<\/p>\n

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