These just don't fit anywhere yet. As I dig around and building up the rest of the pages these will vanish, but until then this is a list of Japanese words I've ran across while watching anime.
Pronouns/People Nouns:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| ojyou | Formal term for a young girl | |
| seiji | a wiseman (sage) | |
| sekishi | Imperial child | |
| anija | Older brother | |
| anata [wa] | You | |
| kimi [wa] | You (superior to junior) | |
| watashi [wa] | I (formal) | |
| jibun [wa] | I | |
| ore [wa] | I (masculine form of "I") | |
| boku [wa] | I (More childish form of "I") | |
| atashi [wa] | I (female) | |
| ooaniki | Great/Big brother (respectful/personal) | |
| imouto | Little sister | |
| kohai | Lower classmate | |
| kareshi | Boyfriend / male friend | |
| kanojo | Girlfriend / female friend | |
| kare | Him/he | |
| watashitachi | We/us | |
| kodomo | Child | |
| minasan | Everyone |
Calendars words:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| genbu | Winter (black tortoise of the north) | |
| suaku | Summer (crimson phoenix of the south) | |
| byakko | Autumn (white tiger of the west) | |
| seiryuu | Spring (azure dragon of the east) |
Items:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| ketai denwa | Cell phone | |
| kodachi | Short sword (21-24") - between a katana and wakizashi | |
| katana | A type of sword | |
| wakizashi | A type of sword | |
| ken | Sword | |
| oohoko | Great halberd - more like a short handled sickle blade | |
| Penna | Pen | |
| goma | Eraser |
Greetings/Partings
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| okaerinasai | Welcome back | |
| tadaima | We're / I'm home | |
| ohayou gozaimasu | Good morning (non-family/close friend | |
| konnichi wa | Good afternoon (after 10am) | |
| konban wa | Good evening | |
| ja mata | Goodbye | |
| sayonara | Goodbye | |
| oyasuminasai | Good Night | |
| gochisousamsa | "Thanks for the food" | |
| irasshaimase | "Welcome" (host's response) | |
| yoroshiku | "Nice to meet you." or "How do you do." | |
| gokurousama | "I appreciate your efforts." |
Languages:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| eigo [ga] | English | |
| nihongo [ga] | Japanses |
Nationality:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| amerika-jin | American | |
| nihongo-jin | Japaneses |
Other Words:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition | |
| atari | win | ||
| tatari | curse | ||
| yosh | (Isn't really one word, but an expression to gain confidence.) | ||
| ikai | Another World | ||
| naka | Inside / relationship | ||
| tsumetai | Cold to the touch, freezing | ||
| nanika | "Something" | ||
| shimobe | Man servant | ||
| yakusoku | Promise / arrangement | ||
| oukasai | School festival | ||
| aishiteru | Lovely, darling, beloved | ||
| nakama | Family as in "lions and cats are part of the same family" | ||
| enishi | Fate or destiny | ||
| ochoushi | Little flash of sake, also means "message of condolence" | ||
| kawaii | Cute | ||
| kanashii | Sad / sorrowful | ||
| kaitou | Thief | ||
| ikigomi | Opinion | ||
| sugoi | Amazing or terrible | ||
| gomi | Trash | ||
| yamato nadeshiko | Ideal women who is feiminie, delicate, respectful, etc. | ||
| kirin | Japanese unicorn god who protects the just and punishes the wick | ||
| koi | Love / carp | ||
| henamon | Strange person or strange thing | ||
| aibou | Partner / pal | ||
| daimyou | Shogun's regional political / military leader | ||
| otaku | Obsessed fanatic (refers to anime lovers normally) | ||
| hani hani | Not right / isn't good | ||
| baka | Stupid / idiot | ||
| konichiwa | Hello | ||
| gakko | School | ||
| jitensha | Bike | ||
| ie | Home | ||
| okane | Money | ||
| gohan | Meal / rice | ||
| tabemono | Food | ||
| domo | Very much (can be used as greeting as in "domo domo") | ||
| wakari | Understand | ||
| hana | Flower / Nose | ||
| hanase | Speak | ||
| nippon | Japan | ||
| nihon | Japan | ||
| yoku | Knowledgable | ||
| mada | Yet | ||
| demo | But | ||
| jouzu | Skilled (good at) | ||
| arigatou (gozaimasu) | Thank you | ||
| genki | Good health | ||
| ee | Yes (Informal) | ||
| hai | Yes | ||
| sukoshi | A little | ||
| iie | No | ||
| sumimasen | Excuse me | ||
| kanpai | Total / complete defeat | ||
| aitsu | "That person" (rude way of refering to someone) | ||
| kajin | Beauty (female) | ||
| sakura | Cherry blossoms | ||
| rounin | Samurai without a master (bad grades at a university) | ||
| chibi | Small | ||
| baagaa | Burger | ||
| komono | Small things | ||
| gusu | Even Numbers | ||
| kisu | Kiss | ||
| diasuki | Likable | ||
| renai | love (QUESTIONABLE?) | ||
| hakushin | Pure of heart, white |
Odd things:
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| gao | "Growl" or "Roar" (sometimes used by children to say 'grr') |
Festiables
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| atsu matsuri | Summer festiable |
Taxi Terms
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| yoyaku | Reserved | |
| kashikiri | Occupided | |
| kuusha | Available | |
| shiharai | Settling bill |
Sports Information
| Japanese | Rōmaji | Definition |
| aisu hokke | Ice hockey | |
| ouen suru | To cheer or support | |
| ouendan | Pep team or cheering group | |
| ajia riigu aisuhokkee | Asia League Ice Hockey |
Verbs:
This section has been moved to the
conjugation section.