E-Japanese

Meaning “おめかしする” (omekashi suru) is a Japanese expression that means to dress up nicely or get … おめかしする — omekashi suruRead more

Meaning “お節介” (osekkai) is a Japanese term that refers to being overly helpful or meddlesome in … せっかい（節介／お節介）— sekkaiRead more

Meaning “御裾分け” (osusowake) is a Japanese cultural concept that refers to the act of sharing a … 御裾分け — osusowakeRead more

Meaning “オタ芸を打つ” (otagei wo utsu) is a Japanese expression that means to perform otagei, which refers … オタ芸（ヲタ芸）を打つ — otagei (wotagei) o utsuRead more

Meaning “おもてなし” (omotenashi) is a Japanese concept that refers to wholehearted hospitality, characterized by anticipating and … おもてなし — omotenashiRead more

Meaning 「推しメン」は日本のアイドル文化やファンダム用語です。 英語での説明: “推しメン” (oshi-men) is a Japanese fan culture term that means “your favorite member” … 推しメン — oshimenRead more

Meaning 「お人好し」は日本語で特定の性格タイプを表す表現です。 英語での説明: “お人好し” (o-hito-yoshi) means “a good-natured person” or “someone who is too nice for … お人好し — ohitoyoshi / ohitonoshiRead more

Meaning 「お仕置きする」は日本語で punishment や discipline を意味する表現です。 英語での説明: “お仕置きする” (oshioki suru) means “to punish” or “to discipline … お仕置きする — oshioki suruRead more

Meaning 「お袋の味」は日本の家庭料理を表す情緒的な表現です。 英語での説明: “お袋の味” (o-fukuro no aji) literally means “mother’s taste” or “mom’s cooking,” referring to … お袋の味 — ofukuro no ajiRead more

Meaning 「御裾分け」は日本の伝統的な分け合いの文化を表す言葉です。 英語での説明: “御裾分け” (o-susowake) means “sharing” or “giving a portion of something you received to … 御裾分け — osusowakeRead more

Meaning Tag (or “Oni-gokko” in Japanese) is a traditional children’s game played in Japan and many … 鬼ごっこ — onigokkoRead more

Meaning “Onee” (オネエ) is a Japanese term that refers to men who have feminine mannerisms, speech … オネエ — oneeRead more

Meaning “Osananajimi” (幼馴染) refers to a childhood friend – someone you’ve known since you were very … 幼馴染 — osanajimiRead more

Meaning “Onesho suru” (おねしょする) means to wet the bed or to have a bedwetting incident. It’s … おねしょする — onesho suruRead more

Meaning “Oshiuri” (押し売り) means aggressive selling, pushy sales tactics, or forcing someone to buy something they … 押し売り — oshiuriRead more

Meaning “臆病” (okubyō) means “cowardly,” “timid,” or “lacking courage.” This word describes a person who is … 臆病 — okubyōRead more

Meaning “大人買い” (otona-gai) literally means “adult buying” or “grown-up purchasing.” This expression refers to buying large … 大人買い — otonagaiRead more

Meaning This Japanese idiom literally means “as if something is stuck between one’s back teeth.” It’s … 奥歯に物が挟まったよう — okuba ni mono ga hasamatta yōRead more

Meaning “お子様ランチ” (okosama-ranchi) literally means “children’s lunch” and refers to a special meal set designed specifically … お子様ランチ — okosama ranchiRead more

Meaning “お腹を壊す” (onaka wo kowasu) and “腹を下す” (hara wo kudasu) both mean “to get an upset … お腹を壊す／腹を下す — onaka o kowasu / hara o kudasuRead more

Meaning 「音沙汰がない」(otoзata ga nai) is a Japanese expression that means “no word from someone” or “no … 音沙汰がない — otosata ga naiRead more

Meaning 「男前」(otokomae) is a Japanese term that literally means “manly” or “man-like,” but it’s commonly used … 男前 — otokomaeRead more

Meaning “置き引き” (okibiki) means theft of unattended belongings or luggage theft. It specifically refers to stealing … 置き引き — okibikiRead more

Meaning “おかわり” (okawari) means to ask for or receive a second serving or refill of food … おかわりする — okawari suruRead more

Meaning 「一気飲み」is a Japanese term that refers to the act of drinking an alcoholic beverage (typically … 一気飲み/Ikki nomiRead more

Meaning 「ウザい」is a Japanese slang term that expresses annoyance, irritation, or finding someone or something bothersome … ウザい/UzaiRead more

Meaning 「後ろ髪を引かれる」is a Japanese idiom that literally translates to “having one’s hair pulled from behind.” It … 後ろ髪を引かれる/Ushirogami wo hikareruRead more

Meaning 「一線を越える」is a Japanese idiom that literally means “to cross a line.” It refers to going … 一線を越える/Issen wo koeruRead more

Meaning 「一発屋」is a Japanese term that refers to a person, entertainer, artist, or creator who achieves … 一発屋/IppatsuyaRead more

Meaning “ウケる” (ukeru) means to find something funny or to laugh at something. It’s a casual, … ウケる/UkeruRead more

Meaning “一括払い” (ikkatsu barai) means paying in full at once or paying a lump sum. It … 一括払い/IkkatsubaraiRead more

Meaning “一攫千金” (ikkatsu senkin) means making a sudden fortune or striking it rich. It refers to … 一攫千金/IkkakusenkinRead more

Meaning “上から目線” (Ue kara mesen) means looking down on someone or talking down to someone. It … 上から目線/Ue kara mesenRead more

Meaning 一見さん means “first-time customer” or “a customer visiting for the first time.” More specifically, it … 一見さん/IkkensanRead more

Meaning 一途 means “devoted,” “faithful,” or “single-minded.” More specifically, it describes someone who: Is completely devoted … 一途/IchizuRead more

Meaning インテリ means “intellectual” or “intelligent person.” More specifically, it refers to: An educated or cultured … インテリ/InteriRead more