Japanese Isn’t Weird, But It Sure Is Different

  • Do you know any Japenese?

Japanese isn’t weird, but it’s a very different language than English. Do you know these Japanese words?

Kikyou – Chinese bellflower


Shizuka – Quiet

Kawaii – Cute

Wata – Cotton

Issho ni – Together. This is a fun first word for learning Japanese!

Kasa – Umbrella

Bishounen – Beautiful boy Bishounen Meaning

Chikyuu – Earth

Tsubasa – Wing

Kaminari – Lightning

Sui – Water

Kagmi – Mirror

Donarudo toranpu – Donald Trump

Minna – Everyone.

Eto… – Hmm…

Kage – Shadow

Futago – Twins

Toranpu – Trump (As in Donald Trump)

Ki – Tree

Hon – Book

Denwa – Phone

To – And

Tanpopo – Dandelion. This is a fun Japanese word because of the end of the word, tanpopo.

Kurai – Dark

Atsui – Hot Atsui Meaning

Ichiban – Number one

Furui – Old

Itsumo – Always

Shonen – Boy

Kuragari – Darkness

Kappu – Cup / Glass

Zenbu – All

Chibi – Small

Konpuriito – Complete

Sento – Lead / First place. Do you think this is one of the first Japanese words you need to learn?

Onnanoko – Girl

Diipu – Deep

Nichi – Sun

Nani? – What?

Mijikai – Short

Tsuki – Moon

Tengoku – Heaven

Mizu – Water

Denwa bango – Phone number

Atatakai – Warm

Urusai – Noisy

Aka-chan – Baby

Tenshi – Angel

Tsuyoi – Strong. Solid Japanese word to learn.

Gaaden – Garden

Tomodachi – Friend

Tanoshii – Fun

Atarashii – New Kin – Gold

Daitanna – Bold

Chiisai – Little / Small

Yuniiku na – Unique

Sugoi – Amazing.

Eigo – English. Did you know the Japanese word for English?

Na?  – Huh?

Bishoujo – Beautiful girl

Kaze – Wind / A cold

Akari – Clear / Bright

Yasha – Demon

Sugureta – Excellent

Bansai -Long life

Ippai – Full

Sakura – Cherry / Cherry blossom. Who wouldn’t love to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season?

Moku – Tree

Getsu – Moon

Ka – Fire

Samui – Cold (like the weather)

Hare – Sunny

Hi – Fire

Sekai – World. The world, sekai.

Oni – Ogre

Enpitsu – Pencil

Ii – Good

Suwaru – Sit

What do you think of Japanese words? Let me know if you want to see more articles like this in the comments!