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Keichan's Doki-Doki J-Town

Japanese Slang Volume 2


Term: "Nampa Shita"
Definition: A hot-spot to flirt.
Use It: When describing where you want to hang out on Friday.



Term: "Kai Zen"
Definition: Nothing is ever good enough.
Use It: To relay the attitude of the princess you've been dating.



Term: "Kakoii"
Definition: A hottie.
Use It: Yell it at the cute guy singing Karaoke.



Term: "Kawaii"
Definition: A cutie.
Use It: Whisper it in the ear of a sweet girl.



Term: "Kamatoto"
Definition: Acting a bit too innocent.
Use It: To describe the playboy who acts like a virgin.



Term: "Kankyo Zukuri"
Definition: Getting creative.
Use It: When throwing something unusual into the mix.



Term: "Okagesamade"
Definition: God's got my back.
Use It: When you're taking some big risks- AKA being a wild thing.



Term: "Sairiyo"
Definition: Recycling the past.
Use It: When an ex brings up old news in a fight.



Term: "Sawayaka"
Definition: Satisfying sensual pleasure.
Use It: As a compliment.



Term: "Akogare"
Definition: Doing without.
Use It: When you aren't getting any.



Term: "Aka Chochin"
Definition: The red light district.
Use It: To describe where you finally got some.



Term: "Dame Oshi"
Definition: Make damn sure!
Use It: When you want to be absolutely positively sure.



Term: "Iki Gai"
Definition: Glad to be alive!
Use It: When you almost get caught cheating.



Term: "Hansei"
Definition: Don't get caught.
Use It: When you decide to cheat again.



Term: "Uchi No Kaisha"
Definition: Don't screw with my buddies.
Use It: To let others know you've got your friend's back.



Term: "Tsumaranai Mono"
Definition: Keep that worthless thing!
Use It: As parting words with your ex's new lover.



Term: "Kandan Kai"
Definition: Let's chat.
Use It: A good way to go up and start a conversation.



Term: "Kei Haku Tan Sho"
Definition: Light, Skinny, Short, and Tiny.
Use It: To describe your dream girl.



Term: "Kikkake"
Definition: Poser.
Use It: To describe the 'wanna-be' you know.



Term: "Shiran Kao"
Definition: Keeping a straight face.
Use It: As in- 'How can you keep a straight face, I know your lying'.



Term: "Aiso Warai"
Definition: Watch out for fake faces.
Use It: As a warning for the last two phrases.



Term: "Agetsurau"
Definition: Constantly finding fault.
Use It: To describe a picky person.



Term: "Atari Mae"
Definition: It goes without saying!
Use It: When someone asks 'Do you love me'.



Term: "Chusei Shin"
Definition: Extremely loyal.
Use It: To describe your best buddy.



Term: "Danson Johi"
Definition: Men before women.
Use It: Don't ever say this!



Term: "Gijiroku"
Definition: Being Flexible.
Use It: To describe a non-exclusive relationship.



Term: "Hara No Mushi"
Definition: A gut feeling.
Use It: When you just know something isin't right.



Term: "Iroke"
Definition: Female charms.
Use It: To describe the way the cutie was flirting with you.



Term: "Juken Jigoku"
Definition: A trip through hell.
Use It: When refering to a bad relationship.



Term: "Kuchi Kome"
Definition: Gossip.
Use It: To express hearsay.



Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999 Mochizuki Keichan.