Otakus 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 Japonês.
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!
Table of Contents
Every Otaku says BAKA!
It is very well known and is a slang term widely spoken in anime 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 insult noisy!.
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, means good afternoon. On certain occasions it can be used and translated as Hello!
When otaku says Muri muri!
One of the lesser-known, but I'm sure you've heard it in some anime. It can appear as muri desuyo, meaning impossible!
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 equivalent to alô?
When otaku says Kawaii
Do I really need to explain? If you don't know this slang, you're not an otaku! It means cute. Maybe you want to read our article on the theme Kawaii - Understanding the culture of cuteness in Japan
When the otaku says SHINE!
We can say that it is the mark of the character Bakugou Katsuki, from Boku No Hero, it is a simple and effective expression, it means DIE!... exactly that, just DIE!
When the otaku says Yabai!
The only expression on this list that can mean two things: impossible, or seriously? (yabai??). Few know it, as it is rarely used.
When does the otaku say Majikayo?
It has a simple meaning too. just like yabai? It can mean seriously? or better, in our way: are you for real?
When the otaku says Yamete!
Often used by girls in anime when they are embarrassed or angry. It means やめて!
When the otaku says Itadakimasu!
We reached the last Japanese expression, which is used and taken seriously! Before eating, put your palms together in front of your body and say time to eat! (itadakimasu!).
Thank you for reading this article ^-^ lovingly written by otaku for otaku <3
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