Translations
Japanese Translations

Below are some Japanese phrases that I used or might use in the future for my fanfic. They're really important to the context, and you can use it as a dictionary. But just as a precaution, I'm still learning Japanese, so some translations from me might differ from your own interpretations. If that happens, don't email me or yell at me. I might be wrong, or you might be wrong. The star (*) that I put next to a translation means that you should check it under the culture section to understand its use. And if you have any words or phrases that you've heard on Inuyasha or any other kinds of Anime, feel free to email me at RukawaLover@aol.com, I'll do my best to translate it for you.


  1. Anata- You (single. Add "dachi" to become plural.)
  2. Ai- to love. Aishiteru means I love you, lit.: I'm in love.
  3. Akachan- baby.
  4. Aka- red, add "i" to become an adjective.
  5. Aki- fall, the season.
  6. Anime- short for animation (well no duh). Nowadays this term is used to describe Japanese animations.
  7. Ao- blue, add "i" to become an adjective.
  8. Arigatou- thank you (informal).
  9. Asa- morning.
  10. Ashi- leg(s), feet.
  11. Baba*- old woman. Very impolite (that's what Inuyasha calls Kaede all the time).
  12. Baka- Stupid, idiot. It's general used as a noun, I don't think it's an adjective.
  13. Ban- night, evening.
  14. Banzai- Hurray!
  15. Binboo- poor.
  16. Boku-I, used by males only.
  17. Buta- pig.
  18. Chairo- brown
  19. Chan*- suffix used behind a person's name. It's strictly for babie, and girls you're close to.
  20. ChiChi*- Father. Not used to address your own father directly.
  21. Chikushoo- Damn. Add kon before it to make "damn you."
  22. Chizu- map.
  23. Chotto matte- chotto is a little, matte is wait. So this basically means "wait a sec".
  24. Daiji- important.
  25. Daimyo- feudal lords.
  26. Damare- Shut up.
  27. Dame- no good.
  28. Dare- Who?
  29. Deguchi- exit.
  30. Densha- electric train.
  31. Denwa- telephone.
  32. Doushite/naze- why.
  33. Eiga- movie.
  34. Eigo- English.
  35. Eki- train station
  36. Enpitsu- pencil.
  37. Erai- great (person).
  38. Fuku- clothing.
  39. Fune- boat.
  40. Fuso- Damn you.
  41. Futon- Top futon is the covering quilt, bottom is mattress. Basically a bed.
  42. Fuusen- ballon.
  43. Fuyu- winter.
  44. Gakkoo- school.
  45. Gawa- side, ex: left side, right side.
  46. Gin- silver.
  47. Go- five.
  48. Gochisousama- Thanks for the meal. Used when you're done eating.
  49. Gohan- Rice, or meal in general.
  50. Gomen-sorry. formal: gomen-nasai.
  51. Ha- tooth.
  52. Hachi- eight.
  53. HaHa*- Not laughing. It mean mother, but is not used to address your own mother directly.
  54. Hai-yes.
  55. Hakase- person with knowledge. Professors.
  56. Hako- box.
  57. Hana (1)- nose.
  58. Hana (2)- flower.
  59. Hanyou- Han means half, hanyou is half-youkai.
  60. Hashi (1)- chopsticks.
  61. Hashi (2)- bridge.
  62. Haru- spring.
  63. Hen- weird.
  64. Hentai- Pervertness; nakeness; porn in general. (This site is hentai free, by the way).
  65. Hi- day; fire; sun.
  66. Hikari- light.
  67. Hime- feudal princess.
  68. Hiraikotsu- Lit. flying bone. The thing Sango is always carrying around.
  69. Hito- person.
  70. Hon- book.
  71. Hoshi- Star.
  72. Ichi- one.
  73. Ichiban- number one.
  74. Ichigo- strawberry.
  75. Ie- home, not the structure.
  76. Ii- good.
  77. Iie- no.
  78. Imooto*- little sister.
  79. Inu- dog.
  80. Itatakimasu- "thanks for the meal", Japanese say this before they eat.
  81. Itsu- when?
  82. Jaki- evil energy.
  83. Jibun- oneself.
  84. Jidoosha- car, vehicle
  85. Jiji*- Old man. Another impolite form used by Inuyasha to call Miyoga.
  86. Jinja- Shinto shrine.
  87. Juu- Ten.
  88. Ka (hi)- fire. (Ka is used when conjoined with other words).
  89. Kachimasu- to win.
  90. Kaede- maple.
  91. Kami (1)- god, diety.
  92. Kami (2)- paper.
  93. Kaminoke- hair.
  94. Kane- Money. Sometimes "o" can be added.
  95. Kara- because.
  96. Kawa- river, stream.
  97. Kazaana- wind tunnel. The black hole in Miroku's right hand that sucks up everything when it's released.
  98. Kaze no Kizu- Kaze is wind. Kizu means wound. Thus...wound of the wind.
  99. Ki- wood, tree.
  100. Kimono-Japanese traditional clothing.
  101. Kin- gold.
  102. Kistune- fox.
  103. Kirai- dislike. Add "dai" for extremeness.
  104. Kirei- pretty; clean.
  105. Koi- (romantic) love; carp; deep, dark color.
  106. Kokoro- heart.
  107. Konbanwa- Good evening.
  108. Konnichiwa- good afternoon.
  109. Kono- this.
  110. Kookoo- High school.
  111. Kudasai- Please, used with a sentence, usually in the end of a sentence.
  112. Kuma- Bear.
  113. Kumo- cloud.
  114. Kun*- suffix used for males. ex: Kouga-kun, Hojo-kun.
  115. Kuro- black, noun. Add "i" to become adjective.
  116. Kutsu- shoes.
  117. Kyuu/ku- nine
  118. Mado- window
  119. Mahoo- magic.
  120. Mai- every.
  121. Manga- Japanese comic books, traditionally used for Japanese animation.
  122. Matsuri- Festival, celebration.
  123. Me- Eye(s).
  124. Michi- road.
  125. Midori- green, add "i" to become an adjective.
  126. Miko- Priestess, shrine maiden. Very frequently used in animes that involve ancient time.
  127. Mimi- Ears.
  128. Mizu- water.
  129. Mura- village.
  130. Musuko- One's own son. Add "san" to refer to someone else's son.
  131. Musume- One's own daughter. Add "san" to refer to someone else's daughter. Never say Musume-chan unless you intend on being a pervert.
  132. Nana/shichi- seven.
  133. Nani- what?
  134. Nano- which? Used before a noun.
  135. Natsu- summer.
  136. Nazo- riddle, mystery.
  137. Neko- cat.
  138. Neru- Or nemasu, to sleep.
  139. Ni- two.
  140. Nihon- Japan.
  141. Nihongo- Japanese (the language)
  142. Nihonjin- Japanese (the people)
  143. Nisoo- nun.
  144. Nomimasu- Drink, verb, (nomu)
  145. Nomimono- Drinks, noun.
  146. Norui- magical curse.
  147. Ohayoo- Pronounced like the state "ohio". Means Hi, or good morning.
  148. Oishi- delicicious.
  149. Oishisoo- looks delicious.
  150. Okaasan*- Mother, used to call your mother directly, or to refer to some else's mother. But Kagome syas "mama".
  151. Oneesan*- Big sister, informal is "ane".
  152. Onegai- Please, used alone
  153. Oniisan*- Big brother, informal is "ani".
  154. Onna- female.
  155. Onna no hito- woman, lady.
  156. Onna no ko- girl.
  157. Ooji- Prince.
  158. Oojo- Princess.
  159. Osowari- you've gotta know this one- "sit!"
  160. Otoko- male.
  161. Otoko no hito- man.
  162. Otoko no ko- boy. (see a pattern here?)
  163. Otoosan*- Father, same rule as "okaasan".
  164. Otooto*- little brother.
  165. Pan- bread, translated from Portuagese.
  166. Ringo- apple.
  167. Roku- six.
  168. Ryokoo- trip, traveling.
  169. Ryoo- dormitory.
  170. Ryooshin- one's own parents.
  171. Sakura- cherry (blossoms).
  172. Sama*- Very respectful suffix. Used for the emperor, lords, your boss, etc.
  173. San (1)*- Suffix for people in general. No differentiation between male or female. This is used to show respect for the person(s) you're referring to.\
  174. San (2)- three.
  175. Sankontestsuo- Lit. Claws of Steel. Inuyasha's special attack.
  176. Saru- monkey.
  177. Sayoonara- Good-bye.
  178. Seito- K-12 Student.
  179. Sen (1) - line
  180. Sen (2) - first
  181. Sensei- used when you're calling a teacher, doctor, lawyer, master, or just someone you respect.
  182. Shakuhachi- bamboo flute.
  183. Shi- poem.
  184. Shiken- exam.
  185. Shikon no Tama- Jewel of Four Souls.
  186. Shikon no Kakeru- shards of the jewel of four souls.
  187. Shinbu- bride.
  188. Shinimasu- To die.
  189. Shinjitsu- truth.
  190. Shinroo- Groom.
  191. Shiro- white, noun. Add "i" to become adjective.
  192. Shujin- master, boss. Add onna to become mistress, or female.
  193. Shuudoosoo- monk.
  194. Suki- Like, to like. Add "dai" for extremeness.
  195. Tabemasu- To eat, (taberu)
  196. Tabemono- Food, noun.
  197. Taiyoo- sun.
  198. Taiyoukai- Tai means big here, so it's literately a big youkai. But the term is used to call a powerful youkai, such as Inuyasha's father.
  199. Takai- Expensive.
  200. Tama- jewel, coin.
  201. Tamago- egg.
  202. Tanabata- annual festival held on July 7th to celebrate an old myth. People write down their wishes and hang them on tree branchs.
  203. Tatami- straw floor mat.
  204. Tatemono- building.
  205. Te- hand.
  206. Tera- temple. (Buddhist)
  207. Tokei- watch, clock
  208. Tomodachi-friend(s)
  209. Tondemonai- Impossible, no way.
  210. Tori- bird
  211. Tsuki- Moon.
  212. Tsugi- Next.
  213. Uchi- house, the structure.
  214. Uma- horse.
  215. Umi- beach, ocean.
  216. Un- yeah. (informal)
  217. Unn- nah. (informal)
  218. Urusei- be quiet; you're noisy. (I'm not sure about the spelling).
  219. Usagi- Rabbit.
  220. Ushi- cow, bull.
  221. Uso- You're kidding!
  222. Uta- Song. Add i to become sing.
  223. Utsukushii- beautiful.
  224. Warui- bad.
  225. Watashi/atashi- I
  226. Watashi/atashi dachi- we
  227. Ya- arrow (the weapon).
  228. Yakyuu- baseball.
  229. Yaroo- Damn you.
  230. Yasashii- nice, easy.
  231. Yasui- cheap (price).
  232. Yattaa- We did it!
  233. Yo- you know.
  234. Yon/shi- four, but shi is not often used because it sounds like "death".
  235. Yoochien- kindergarden
  236. Youkai- monster, demon.
  237. Yukata- fancy, Japanese style bathrobe. (I call Inuyasha's clothing yukata from time to time, don't ask why, I'm just insane.)
  238. Yuki- snow.
  239. Yumi- bow (the weapon).
  240. Yumiya- bow and arrow.
  241. Yuumei- famous.
  242. Zasshi- magazine.
  243. Zenbu- everything.
  244. Zoori- Japanese open-toe sandals, with a flat sole and a thong fitting between the big toe and the second toes.