How well do you know about the Japanese culture and language? As an anime viewer, it made it easier for the audience to understand the culture of Japan and most importantly, learn the language. Without anime, it would have been impossible! But, wait, do you know all these Japanese words and phrases used in anime?

For many, anime is not just a way of entertainment but it has also become a part of many people’s daily routine. Through the means of anime, Japan promoted its culture & history on a global level. Fans get to know about the country & they usually got introduced to the language just because it was fun & exciting to learn. Some have even mastered it and are comfortable enough to watch a series without subtitles.

But, you don’t necessarily need to be a pro in Japanese however, it is still important that you should be aware of these Japanese phrases if you’re going to meet an otaku or are being a part of a community. And, in this article, we’ve covered that for you. In the next few segments, you’ll be introduced to some widely used words & phrases in anime. So, without any further ado let’s get started.

Greetings & Common Phrases

• Arigato – Thank You

• Ohayo – Good morning

• Itadakimasu – A saying before people start eating

• Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu – Looking forward to working with you

• Yogata – Thank goodness

• Moshi moshi – Hello

• Konnichiwa – Hello/Good afternoon

• Oyasumi – Good night

• Mata ne/Jaa ne – Goodbye/See you later

• Ganbatte – Good luck/Do your best!

Must Know Anime Phrases

• Sumimasen – Excuse me

• Daijoubu – It’s okay

• Naniiii! – What!?

• Oniichan – Big brother

• Yamete koudasai – Please stop

• Chotto matte – Wait

• Sou ka – I see/Is that so

• Senpai – An upperclassmen

• Baka – Stupid

• Kawaii – Cute

• Gomenasai – I’m sorry

• Aho – Moron

• Bakemono – Monster

• Oppai – B**bs

• Hentai – Pervert

• Naruhodo – I got it/I understand

• Umai – Delicious

• Sugoi – Amazing

• Chigau – Wrong/Disagree

• Kakkoii – Cool

• Tadaima – I’m home

• Sensei – Master/Teacher

More Common Japanese Words

• Tsuyoi – Strong

• Mizu – Water

• Hono – Fire

• Meshi – Food/Meat

• Shikatanai – Can’t be helped

• Ryokai – Roger that

• Usodaro – You can’t be serious/That’s a lie

• Suge – Awesome

• Sekai – World

• Shinjirarenai – I can’t believe it

• Aikawarazu – As always/as usual

• Aitsu – That guy

• Akuma – Demon

• Masaka – Showing disbelief

• Arienai – That can’t be happening

• Atirimae da – Of course

• Baba – Old woman

• Bijin – Beauty

• Bikkuri – Scary

• Shonen – Youth or boy

• Chikara – Strength

• Dakara – Therefore

• Muri – No use

• Dekkai – Huge

• Dete ke! – Come out/Show yourself

• Hashiru – Run/Hurry

• Hidoi – Awful

• Iranai – I don’t want it

• Itai – It hurts/It’s painful

• Junbi – Preparation

• Kanashi – Sad

• Kimochi – Feels good

• Kokoro – Heart

• Muda – Useless

• Minna – Everybody

• Genkai – Limit

• Omoshiroi – Interesting

• Saiko daze – That’s the best

• Taoso – Defeat

• Tondemonai – Incredible

• Tsundere – A cold character who is nice

• Uragiri – Traitor

• Yabai – That’s bad

• Yahari – As I thought

• Yume – Dream

• Ayamaru – Apologize

• Betsu ni – Nothing really

• Bouken – Adventure

• Tasukete – Help

• Urusai – Noisy/Annoying/Shut up

Popular Anime Catchphrases

• Waku waku – Exciting

• Yowai mo – You’re weak

• Yare yare – Good grief

• Kore wa nan desu ka? – What is this?

• Ganbare Ganbare – Keep doing your best

• Genki desu ka? – How are you?

• Tatakae – Fight!

• Omae wa mo shindeirou – You are already dead

• Akiramenai – Not giving up

• Ara Ara – Ohh my….

• Mendokusai – It’s too much of a bother

• Yurusenai – I can’t forgive you

• Iku zo – Let’s go

• Makenai yo – I won’t lose

• Dattebayo – Believe it!

• Kaizoku ou ni ore wa naru – I’m gonna be the Pirate King!

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