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Term
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Description
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Miscellaneous Terms
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Chibi
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Little, or small. This term is used
to refer to children, and does not apply to inanimate objects. |
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Daizenshuu
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The complete collections of Dragonball.
They are only available in Japanese. For an in-depth look, visit our
merchandise section. |
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Ki/Chi
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The life force given off by an organism.
Generally speaking, the stronger the life force, the stronger the
organism. |
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Majin
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Literally demon. When a character
gets a Majin added as prefix to their name, it is taken to mean they
are posessed. |
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Manga
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Refers to Japanese comic books. A
wide variety of these comics are intended for older audiences than
most American comics. |
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Mirai
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Literally future. It is used as an
adjective when coupled with Trunks (translating to Future Trunks). |
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Mystic
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An adjective used to describe one
who has received the Kaioshin powerup. Thus, Gohan, after receiving
the power boost, becomes Mystic Gohan. |
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Oozaru
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A giant monkey form which Saiya-jin
are able to morph into by viewing moonlight. |
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Son
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Goku's last name. In Japanese, the
last name is stated before the first (family over self), so Son Goku
will be said in the Japanese version. |
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Honorifics & Suffixes
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Chan
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This is used for babies and females,
and describes that they are basically being considered cutesy. When
used with a mature female (most likely only by another female), it
implies a close relationship. |
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Dai
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Though this isn't exactly an honorific,
it means big in Japanese. In context, it can mean lead. Thus Dai-Kaio-sama
is the lead, or big Kaio-sama. |
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Jin
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Literally person. By saying Saiya-jin,
one is referring to one of Saiya. |
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Kun
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Used for young boys, and describes
that they are young. When used with a mature male, it indicates a
good friendship. |
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Sama
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This represents that the person is
of the most venerable status, and is worshipped or very highly honored
by the speaker. |
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San
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The equivalent of Mr. or Mrs. |
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Sei
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Literally planet. by saying Namek-sei,
one is referring to Planet Namek. |
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Sennin
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Literally master. This is used to
refer to martial arts masters in Dragonball, such as Kamesennin,
which translates to Turtle Master. |
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