JAPANESE SLANG

                          Japanese Slang Vol. 1!

"Onna-Tarashi!"
Translation: You Playboy!
Use it: Girls say it to a cheating lover.

"Nani iro-no shitagi-o tsuketeru-no?"
Translation: What color are your panties?
Use  it:  Guys  say  to  a  girl,  hinting  that  they want to find out for
themselves!

"Boku-wa aisu kurimu-o issho-ni taberu hito-ga inai-no."
Translation: I don't have anyone to share ice cream with.
Use it: This will get a guy a date instantly. Japanese girls LOVE ice cream!

"Yopparatchatta."
Translation: I'm Drunk.
Use it: Before you pass out!

"Asa sekkusu-suru-no suki?"
Translation: Do you like to make love in the morning?
Use it: For fun!

"Ikkai neta-dake-desho, Teishu-zura shinaide!"
Translation: We only went to bed once, don't act like my husband!
Use it: Girls say it to a "fatal attraction".

"Akachan-ni-tsuite-no hono yomi-haji-nayo."
Translation: Start reading books about babies.
Use  it:  Japanese girls use the beat-around-the-bush method of telling big
news like this.

"Mo ichido tesuto-o ukete!"
Translation: Take the test again!
Use  it:  Guys, here's a good response, if the previous phrase is ever said
to you!

"Motto tsuyoi nomimono-o tanonde."
Translation: Order me a stronger drink.
Use it: Girls use this to let a guy know that you wanna get drunk with him!

"Doko-ga kanjiru-ka oshiete!"
Translation: Show me your erogenous areas!
Use it: To have fun with someone!

"Mo owatta?"
Translation: Finished already?"
Use it: I'm sure you can figure this out alone.

"Koshu benjo!"
Translation: Public toilet!
Use it: Guys say it to a girl, meaning she'll let anyone use her!

"Nampa-shita!"
Translation: I had her!
Use it: When kissing and telling.

"Choshoku-no miso-shiru-o tsukutte kureru?"
Translation: Will you make my miso soup for breakfast?"
Use it: Guys, this is a marriage proposal.

"Anata-wa atashi-o oitetta!"
Translation: You left me stranded!
Use it: When very, very, angry!

"Nanka yo?"
Translation: Do you wanna say something?
Use it: Japanese are infamous for staring, this will stop it.

"Baka-Yaro!"
Translation: You're really stupid!"
Use it: Someday you'll need this one!

"Yakimochi yakuna-yo!"
Translation: Don't be jealous!
Use it: as a great comeback!

"Mayo-ibashi."
Translation: I can't decide what to do with my chopsticks.
Use it: When everything in sight looks real yummy!

"Makudonarudo nashi-ja ikirarenai!"
Translation: I can't live without my McDonalds!
Use it: I just thought this was cute!

"Oidasareru-made iyo!"
Translation: Let's stay here till they throw us out!
Use it: When having a totally cool time with someone.

"Bakku si-toni suwaro!"
Translation: Let's get jump in the back seat!
Use  it:  Most  Japanese live at home until thier marriage day, so use this
often!

"Anata-wa yarashii-koto kangaeteru!"
Translation: You're thinking dirty thoughts!
Use it: You'll know when you need it.

"Anata-mo!"
Translation: So are you!
Use it: As a good response to the above phrase.

"So-yu kangae suki!"
Translation: I like that kind of thinking!
Use it: As an even better response!

"Busu!"
Translation: You're so ugly!
Use it: The absolute worst thing to tell a Japanese girl.

"Konjyou-Nasi!"
Translation: You're lacking in the 'brave' department!
Use it: The absolute worst thing to tell a Japanese guy.

"Poketto-ni futon-ga haiteru!"
Translation: I have a futon in my pocket!
Use it: As a cute joke!

"Tabako Kureru?"
Translation: Can I have a cigarette?
Use it: Comes in handy if you smoke.

"Bikurishita!"
Translation: WOW!
Use it: With your hand on your chest and your heart beating really fast!
*Special thanks to Jason for submitting this phrase*

"Kimi-wa boku-no kokoro-wo nusunda!"
Translation: You stole my heart!
Use it: When in love!
*Special thanks to KAZU for submitting this phrase*

"Yarashite?"
Translation: May I have sex with you?
Use it: Carefully!
*Special thanks to Thomas for submitting this phrase*

"Gubi-Gubi"
Translation: Sound of drinking.
Use it: For fun when drinking!
*Special thanks to Toshikazu for submitting this phrase*


                           Japanese Slang Vol 2!

"Nihongo Hanaso."
Translation: Let's chat in Japanese.
Use it: In chat rooms, or on the phone.

"Tanoshiso Dane."
Translation: You look like you're having fun.
Use it: Out with a friend or umm... someone fun!

"Sofuto Kurimu ga Hoshii!"
Translation: I want some Ice Cream!
Use it: As a nice excuse to get a date!

"Mou sukoshi nonde."
Translation: Have a bit more to drink.
Use  it:  Said  many  times throughout the night, this is a sure way to get
your date drunk!

"Tsumete, Suwarasete."
Translation: Scoot over and let me sit down.
Use it: To get the seat next to the hottie on the shinkansen.

"Hentai!"
Translation: Pervert!
Use it: A nice reply when a hand "accidently" touches you in the crowd.

"Tanoshii kattara iru."
Translation: If you show me a good time, I'll stay.
Use it: In other words, I wanna stay, so let's have some fun!

"Mongen Nanji?"
Translation: When's your curfew?
Use it: Ask this before you start having fun!

"Nomanai!"
Translation: I won't drink!
Use  it:  To  say  get  away, you have no chance of being my drinking buddy
tonite.

"Aitsu okii noga suki nandaze!"
Translation: She must like big ones!
Use it: Sometimes said to a Japanese girl dating a foreigner.

"Yoku koko kuru-no?"
Translation: Do you come here often?"
Use it: A cheesy male pick-up line.

"kireina hitomi dane!"
Translation: You have beautiful eyes!
Use it: Another cheesy male pick-up line.

"Isshoni yoake-no kohi nomanai?"
Translation: Do you want to drink morning coffe together?"
Use it: Kinda like saying "Wanna spend the night with me?".

"Gaman dekinai yo!"
Translation: I can't stand you!
Use it: When angry!

"Teme konoyaro!"
Translation: You Dog!
Use it: Girls, someday you'll need this one!

"Tabete miru?"
Translation: Will you try this?
Use it: When allowing your date to sample your dish.

"Moto chodai?"
Translation: Can I have another bite?
Use it: If your dates dish was delicious.

"Iroppi!"
Translation: You're so sexy!
Use it: Say this next time you see someone hot, but don't know what to say!

"Watashi wo ieni tsretete!"
Translation: Take me home!
Use it: When you're really not having as much fun as you thought you would!

"Baka iwanai deyo!"
Translation: Don't say stupid things!
Use it: You'll know when you need it.

"Denwa shite mo-ii?"
Translation: Can I call you?
Use it: When you wanna get someone's phone number.

"Anata no koto wasurenai!"
Translation: I will never forget you!
Use it: This is a sweet romantic break-up line!

"Honto-ni aishiteru-nara sashimi taberu-te kikanaide!"
Translation: If you really love me, stop asking me to eat sashimi!
Use it: As a cute joke!

"Tanoshimi-yo!"
Translation: Let's Party!
Use it: Hey, if you're like me, use this very often!

"Aishiteta wa."
Translation: I loved you.
Use it: Another good way to say "Bye-Bye".

"Kisu shite moii?"
Translation: Can I kiss you?
Use it: On a first date.


                           Japanese Slang Vol 3!

"Atashi no mamade irasete!"
Translation: Let me be me!
Use it: say this to someone trying to "change you".

"Ima shiyo."
Translation: Let's do it now.
Use it: This gets right to the point. No beating around the bush!

"Atama ga fura-fura."
Translation: I am so dizzy.
Use it: Before you pass out!

"Hokuro o mitsuketa."
Translation: I just found your birthmark!
Use it: For fun when...um...exploring!

"mada okoteru?"
Translation: Are you still mad?
Use it: When fighting.

"Chigau sutairu tameshitai."
Translation: I like to try different styles/posistions.
Use it: In the heat of the moment.

"Atarashii kakko o kangaete!"
Translation: You think of a new posistion!
Use it: Ha! Ha! This one's kinda funny, huh?

"Iki! Iki!"
Translation: Drink! Drink!
Use it: This is the equivalent of elling "Drink, Drink, Drink" to encourage
the drinker.

"Kofun shitekichatta!"
Translation: I'm getting excited!
Use it: At the right moment!

"Aishiterutte itta yone?"
Translation: You said you loved me right?"
Use it: Be prepared for whatever answer you get with this one.

"Kusuguttai!"
Translation: That tickles!
Use it: Use this during fore-play.

"Hinin suru no wasurechatta!"
Translation: I forgot to use protection!"
Use it: Hopefully, never.

"Anata nanka kirai!"
Translation: I hate you!
Use  it:  If someone ever says the previous phrase to you, you can say this
one!

"Onaka ga peko-peko."
Translation: I'm hungry.
Use it: Before eating, or as a way to get someone to buy ya lunch.

"Warikan-ni shiyo."
Translation: Let's go dutch.
Use it: Guys, don't use this often, okay?

"Anata o damashiteta no."
Translation: I've cheated on you.
Use it: If you've been a cheating lover!

"Motto kangaereba yokatta."
Translation: I should've thought about it more before I did it.
Use it: Use this in conjunction with the above phrase.

"Yurushite morau tame nara nandemo suruwa!"
Translation: I'll do anything to make you forgive me!
Use it: As a final response to the above two phrases.

"Moteru desho!"
Translation: You must be very popular!
Use it: As a nice compliment!

"Tabako suu?"
Translation: Do you smoke?
Use it: Simply for conversation.

"Konya wa uchini kaeritakunai!"
Translation: I don't wanna go home tonight!
Use it: If she says this to you, pat yourself on the back.

"Konya anata no mononi shite!"
Translation: Take me tonite!
Use it: When in love!

"Mada hayai."
Translation: It's too soon for that.
Use it: Just in case, she's coming on strong, and your not interested.


                           Japanese Slang Vol 4!

"Iketeru-Ne!"
Translation: He's fashionable/handsome.
Use it: Girls say it when the guy of your dreams walks by.

"Hamete choudai!"
Translation: Give it to me!
Use it: In the heat of the moment, YELL this one!
*Special thanks to Kerry for submitting this phrase*

"Anata debu ni nata ne!"
Translation: You're getting fat!
Use it: For the girl who constantly eats.

"Yura-Yura Sasete."
Translation: Your walking is a bit wobbly.
Use it: On the drunk one in the group!

"Etchi Shiyo"
Translation: Literally means let's have sex.
Use it: When getting straight to the point!
*Special thanks to Juniper for submitting this phrase*

"Urusai Yo!"
Translation: Shut Up!
Use it: You know when someone just won't shut up...
*Special thanks to Kerry for submitting this phrase*

"Tansho"
Translation: Your "tool" is too small.
Use it: This is a nice way to insult a man.

"Karupisu Sawa Ga Hoshii."
Translation: I want a Calpis Sour.
Use  it:  I love to drink 'Calpis Sour' at the bars, now you guys can order
it too!!

"Chin Chin no okisawa dono kurai?"
Translation: How big is your 'package'?"
Use it: This is a nice ice breaker =)

"Jibun de kashikamete mitara!"
Translation: Find out for yourself!
Use it: Guys this is a good response to the above question!

"Kirei na karada dane!"
Translation: You have a beautiful body!
Use it: Great pick up line, It would work on me =P

"Hajimete?"
Translation: Is this your first time?"
Use it: Whenever, wherever, and with whomever you may need it.

"Oshaberi!"
Translation: You've got a big mouth!
Use it: On the friend who just told someone your secret!

"Baka Mitai!"
Translation: You really look stupid!"
Use it: Someday you'll need this one!

"Neboken ja neyo!"
Translation: Get your head out of your butt!
Use it: When someone is totally acting like an idiot.

"Cho beri gu!"
Translation: Very Good!
Use it: This slang is a fairly old fad, but here it is.!
*Special thanks to Juniper for submitting this phrase*

"Cho beri ba!"
Translation: Very Bad!
Use it: Again, fairly old fad, but here it is.
*Special thanks to Juniper for submitting this phrase*

"Oshiri kawaii-ne!"
Translation: You have a really cute butt!
Use it: As a cute joke!

"Shitsukoi!"
Translation: STOP IT!
Use it: When someone is very persistent

"Suki!"
Translation: I like you!
Use it: Currently popular for girls to say to thier man.
A  way of saying 'I really like you' without actually saying 'I really like
you'.

"Suteki datta wa!"
Translation: That was wonderful!
Use it: After you do it, but before smoking a cigarette!

"Anata no pantsu wa ske-ske no pantsu!"
Translation: You have invisible pants!
Use it: As a cute joke.
*Special thanks to Midori for submitting this one*


                             Japanese Idioms!

"Onaji Ana No Mujina"
Translation: Badgers from the same hole.
What it really means: Your partner in crime.
Use it: When describing the friend you always get into trouble with.

"Takane No Hana"
Translation: A flower on a high mountain.
What it really means: Something you really desire but can not have.
Use it: Say it when your buddy is eyeing a really hot girl.

"Mushi No Iki"
Translation: Like an insects small breath.
What it really means: Almost dead.
Use it: When you know if you have another drink you'll pass out!

"Ishibashi O Tataite Wataru"
Translation: Test the bridge before you cross it.
What it really means: Proceed with caution.
Use it: When giving your friend advice about the ONNA TARASHI she's dating.

"Baka Wa Shinanakya Naoranai"
Translation: Only death can kill a fool.
What it really means: Once a dumb-*ss, always a dumb-*ss!
Use it: We all know someone who can be described this way.

"Hapo Bijin"
Translation: Beauty in many directions.
What it really means: Someone who tries to make everyone happy.
Use it: The english equivalent of 'two-faced'.

"Nakitsura Ni Hachi"
Translation: The bee stings when your already hurt.
What it really means: Bad things happen when you're already in trouble.
Use it: Kinda like 'When it rains, it pours'.

"Hipari Dako"
Translation: An octopus spread eagle.
What it really means: A very cute/popular person.
Use it: To describe the cute guy behind you on the train.

"Kaze No Tayori"
Translation: A message carried on the wind.
What it really means: A rumor.
Use it: Explaining the source of the story.

"Awaseru Kao Ga Nai"
Translation: Lost face.
What it really means: To be really ashamed.
Use it: When you really screwed up bad.

"Ishin Denshin"
Translation: Reading someone's heart.
What it really means: Total communication without speaking.
Use it: To describe the two lovebirds in the corner.

"Shiroi Me De Miru"
Translation: To look at someone with white eyes.
What it really means: To give someone a mean look.
Use it: When very, very, angry!

"Ushiroyubi O Sasareru Yo"
Translation: Having a finger pointed at your back.
What it really means: An outcast because of something bad you have done.
Use it: Japanese are infamous for not including certain people.

"Junin Toiro"
Translation: Ten people and ten colors.
What it really means: Different people like different things.
Use it: The english equivalent is 'different stokes for different folks'.

"Saji O Nageru"
Translation: To throw away the spoon.
What it really means: To give up.
Use it: Hopefully, not often.

"Karite Kita Neko No Yo"
Translation: Act like a borrowed cat.
What it really means: A shy or timid person.
Use it: To help someone come out of thier shell.

"Haragei"
Translation: Decide with your belly.
What it really means: You have agut feeling about something.
Use it: You'll know when you need it.

"Kooin Ya No Gotoshi"
Translation: Light and dark fly like arrows.
What it really means: Time flies.
Use it: Kinda like 'time flies when you're having fun.

"Abata Mo Ekubo"
Translation: Pimples look like dimples.
What it really means: Love is blind.
Use it: When in love!

"Ame Ga Furo To Yari Ga Furo To"
Translation: Even if rain or spears fall.
What it really means: No matter what.
Use it: When describing how deep your love is.


Copyright 1997, 1998 Mochizuki Keichan.