If you are a serious anime fan, you might be aware of some common Japanese terms like Aara Aara, Chotto Matte, etc. You might also wonder sometimes, what they actually mean, and these slangs sometimes make the character stand apart and kawai. The anime and Japanese Movies Industry raised the popularity of the Japanese language to a greater extent. People want to learn Japanese now because they are highly obsessed with anime. The words and their beautiful speaking style attract people to learn the language, which is extremely good for Japanese Culture. This is really inspiring and amazing to know how Japan attracted the global population to fall for their culture by making their language more appealing in anime and Movies.
In this article, we will discuss some of the common Japanese phrases which are common in modern anime shows and also know their meaning. So next time, you won’t feel dumb when you hear those slang in any anime. We will cover you from each aspect so make sure you read this article till the end. So without wasting any time, let’s get started.
1. Aara Aara!
Aara Aara! Every anime fan wants their girlfriend to say this slang every time to them. If you are an anime fan and hate this slang, sorry, we can’t be friends! Just Kidding. This slang is often used by Kawai anime girls when they are either compassionate or surprised. The slang can also be used for some other contexts depending on the situation.
2. Kirai ja Nai” (きらいじゃない)
It has a simple meaning of “I Don’t hate this”. Anime characters refer to this phrase when they don’t like something, or they get stuck in some sort of nuisance. The character looks a little sympathetic when they use this phrase, and they are in a situation which they don’t want to get in.
3. Akiramenaide! (あきらめないで)
This simply means Never Give Up!. If you are a fan of Shonen Genre, you definitely heard this sentence many times. Whether it came out from the mouth of Luffy, Naruto, Ichigo, or Goku, these lines are often used by Main Characters when they are on the verge of losing, but their utmost desire to protect everyone pushes them to try one more time. The concept of Never Giving up is very much common in shonen culture as they are highly based on a normal boy who desired a big concept.
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4. Chotto Matte Kudasai {ちょっとまって (ください)}
The meaning of the upper slang is, Please Wait! or Please Wait for a moment! These terms are common in anime as well as other Japanese shows. This phrase is also used in day-to-day life in Japan. You will see these phrases in many situations. Whenever something surprising happens or some surprise plan is revealed in anime or movies, you will hear this phrase. This phrase is also used whenever someone goes far from their loved ones to accomplish something. This phrase is skeptical and can be used in accordance with the situation.
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5. Yokatta(よかった)
Thank Goodness! This phrase is used whenever the Main Character reveals the stress or gets calm after a tough situation. In real life, if the condition ends in your favor, you can use this phrase. One of the most common examples of this phrase is, You didn’t finish your maths homework, but the Maths teacher is absent on that day.
6. Shoganai (しょうがない)
Shoganai means, This Can’t Be Helped! This phrase is common when conditions end in opposite favor, and there is no way to bring them towards you, or simply you can’t do anything in a certain situation. Shoganai is very much common in modern anime where Main Character or Villain makes a bold stand toward someone.
You will hear this many times in Shonen, too, where Main Character kills or fight with their close people to save humanity. For example, in Naruto, where Kakashi fought with Obito to save the world.
7. Baka!
Baka! OR Baka Yaro! This phrase is very common in anime as well as Japanese Entertainment shows. The meaning of Baka is fool or foolish. This phrase is often used as slang to call someone goofy or impractical. Baka is quite a cute word that made the global audience fall for Japanese even more. There are loads of fan-made videos made just on this single phrase.
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8. Tatakae
Tatakae means fighting, and this is very much common in the shonen genre. It is also a signature slang of Eren Yaeger as he always chants this word. Modern animes are utilizing more these phrases as compared to older ones. Tatakai is also a very common phrase in world’s most popular anime Dragon Ball.
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9. Suimasen!
Suimasen means Excuse Me! and it is the most common phrase in the whole of Japan. You will hear this phrase everywhere. Each random conversation starts with Suimasen, and it is also considered as a noble gesture to begin the conversation.
10. Kurus!
Kurus is very common in all kinds of anime related to violence or fighting. Kurus means Kill, and it is mostly used in conditions when a serious fight is going on. Sometimes murderers also use this slang to their target. Kurus is very common in Death note as well as in Naruto.
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