Rokudaime’s Handy Japanese Glossary For Better Fanfiction Reading
Aishiteru - To Love.
Akatsuki - Red Moon
Anata - You
Anbu - Assassination Squad
Ane-Ue - Older Sister [Old Fashioned, Formal. Ue Means ‘Above’]
Ani-Ue - Older Brother [Old Fashioned, Formal. Ue Means ‘Above’]
Ano - Um, Er, Eh,
Ara - Eh? Huh?
Atarashii - New
Baka [Baka Yarou] - Stupid [Adding ‘Yarou’ Makes It More Offensive]
Bento - Japanese Box Lunch. Usually Has Rice And Other Small Foods
Bishounen - Handsome Boy
Boku - Me, I [Men, Young Girls]
Bunshin - Clone
Chakra - Term Kishimoto Uses For Energy In One’s Body, Like Chi Or Ki
-Chan - [Suffix Added To Names Of Those Lower That The Speaker Or In An Endearing Way]
Chibi - Runt Or Small Person
Chichi-Ue - Father [Old Fashioned, Formal. Ue Means ‘Above’]
Chigau - Different, It’s Not That Way
Chotto - Just A Moment, Hey, Or A Little
Chuunin - Second Level Ninja
Daijoubu - It’s Ok/I’m Ok/Are You Ok
Dame Da Yo - That’s No Good
Demo - But
Desu - To Be [Am, Is, Are]
Dobe - Dummy
Doumo - Thanks
Douzo - Please
Etchi - Perverted
Etou… - Uh… Um…
Genin - First Level Ninja
Genjutsu - Illusory Techniques
Genki - Cheerful
Gochisosamadeshita - Literally ‘The Feast Was Excellent’
Gomen [Nasai] - Sorry [More Formal]
Gyuudon - ‘Beef Bowl’, A Soupy Dish Of Beef And Noodles
Haha-Ue - Mother [Old Fashioned, Formal. Ue Means ‘Above’]
Henge - Transform
Hikari - Brightness
Hora - Hey!
Ichi - One
Ichizoku - Clan
Ikura - Salmon Eggs, A Common Piece Of Sushi.
Inu - Dog
Iruka - Dolphin
Ja Ne - See You Later
Jounin - Elite Level Ninja
Jutsu - Skill Or Technique
Karasu - Crow
Kawaii - Cute. [Don’t Confuse With Kowai ‘Scared’]
Ki - Chi, Life Energy
Kimi - You [Not As Polite As Anata]
Kitsune - Fox
Kowai - Scared
-Kun - Suffix For Those Either At Or Below You Socially.
Kunai - Dagger Like Weapon
Kunoichi - Female Ninja
Kuso [Tare] - Shit [Shithead]
Kyoudai - Sibling
Maa Ne - Aw Man, Whatever, Oh Well, Etc.
Masaka - Can’t Be, Impossible
Matte - Wait
Minna - Everyone
Miso - Fermented Soy Bean Paste
Musume - Daughter
Namae - Name
Nani - What
Ne - [Used At End Of Sentences I.E.: It’s Cold, Isn’t It? = Samui, Ne?]
Neko - Cat
Ningen - Human
Ninjutsu - Skills Using One’s Chakra Or Inner Strength
Ohayou [Gozaimasu] - Good Morning
Oi - Hey
Ojiisan [Jiji, Jii-Chan] - Grandfather [Grampa]
Omae-Tachi [Omae-Ra] - You Guys
Onee [-Sama, -San -Chan] - Older Sister, Used As A Term Of Respect For Women
Onegai - Please
Onigiri - Rice Treat, Sometimes Pan-Fried. Usually Has Something Like Pickles Inside.
Onna - Woman
Outou-San - Father
Ramen - Noodles Cooked In Soup
Sabaku - Desert
-Sama - [Suffix Added To Names Of Those Above The Speaker]
-San - [Suffix Added To Names Of Those Above Or On Same Level Of The Speaker]
Sempai - Senior [As In At Work Or In School]
Senbon - A Small Bladed Ninja Weapon
Sennin - Elder Teacher, Usually A Hermit
Sensei - Teacher
Shimatta - Damnit
Shimpai Shite Mo - Don’t Worry
Shuriken - Chinese Star Throwing Weapon
Sou ka - I See/Aha/ Etc
Sou na! - No way!
Suimasen - Excuse Me [Sumimasen Is More Polite]
Suge~E - Slang Form Of Sugoi
Sugoi - Amazing, Awesome
Suki - Like, Love
Suna - Sand
Taijutsu - Skills Using Physical Ability Alone
Taisetsuna Hito - Precious Person
Tamagoyaki - Japanese Omelet Type Food
Tatami - A Kind Of Reed Matt Common In Japanese Homes
Tokubetsu - Special[Ist]
Tousan [Otou-San, Tou-Chan] - Dad
Uso - Lie
Uzumaki - Spiral
Watashi - I
Yamete - Stop
Yami - Darkness
Yare-Yare - Yeah Yeah, Right Right, Whatever, Hey Hey
Yarou - Person [Very Offensive, Used Alone And With Other Words Or Family Name]
Yatta - Yay
Yoroshiku - Nice To Meet You
Yume - Dream