Questions tagged 'Japanese Language'
27 questions
Why is ラーメン written in katakana? Is it a borrowed word?
Why is ラーメン written in katakana? Is it considered a borrowed word? Additionally, could you explain the significance of using katakana for foreign terms in the Japanese language?
The ‘roger’ of japanese = ‘yokai’?
I was playing Vanquish on the PS3 and watching some anime, and I keep hearing the soldiers and robots responding with "yokai!" or something similar. When I search "yokai" on Google, it mentions that t...
Nov 23, 2024
What does the word ‘Kusabi’ mean?
I have encountered the term "Kusabi" in two different contexts: once in the video game Fatal Frame II and again in the series Ai no Kusabi. I am curious about its meaning and origin, and I assume it i...
Nov 18, 2024
What does oyabin おやびん mean in Japanese?
I was watching rabbit videos on YouTube, and the girl kept mentioning the name of her rabbit, followed by the word "oyabin." What does it mean? I tried using Google Translate, but it didn’t help, and...
kuroshitsuji “young master” in japanese?
I have a question regarding the anime "Kuroshitsuji." In the series, Sebastian frequently refers to Ciel as "young master," according to the subtitles. However, whenever he says it, it sounds like he...
What are the different ways to say “I love you” in Japanese and when do you use them?
I often hear various expressions of love when watching different anime, and I come across others when searching online. The only phrases I know are “aishiteru” and “daisuki,” if I’m not mistaken. Coul...
Whats the japanese word for light and dark?
What is the Japanese word for "light" and "dark"? I am looking for the actual words, not the symbols.