whatever i wanna write: November 2010

I came across some Japanese words while browsing about my favorite anime and did not quite understood them until I stumbled into Protik Banerjee's blog. Some may not be so fortunate enough as I was (I found it while aimlessly checking out his pages).So I am listing out some words commonly mentioned in subbed Anime (cartoons animated in Japan) and translated Manga (comics).

So check out this small list and go out to impress your friends with ur knowledge. [For a full-fledged list, go to Protik's blog, but I warn you, it's ridiculously long]

-chan: Cutesy way of calling someone. Usually for girls and sometimes for small boys.

-kun: Usually for boys. Rarely used for girls.

-sama: Formal usage. To indicate person has a higher status than you.(Sir)

Nee-san: Older sister (Casual)
Nii-san: Older brother (Casual) adding 'o' as prefix increases respect(for these two words)

Okaa-san: Mother

Onee-san: Older sister (Is also used to address a female slightly older than you)

Onii-san: Older brother (Is also used to address a male slightly older than you)

Otou-san: Father

Sensei: Teacher

Arigatou: Thank You

Hai: Yes

Iie --- No

Nandeyo: What? (Exasperated)

Sakura: Cherry (tree)

Aoi: blue