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Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 23, 2006 3:48pm
by Ryukon
Dejiko wrote:I'm so dim.What are the different ways to say "hey" or "good bye"?

Hey = oi
Good-bye/bye = sayounara, bai, bai-bai, ja ne
These are the ones I know. There are actually others, but I'm not sure on them, so yeah.
There's more for "good-bye" but it's using different languages like the French word "adieu" turning into "adyuu" and some other things.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 24, 2006 10:47am
by Pyrokinetic Singer
I see.I thought there where more ways than oi.I knew that one already.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 24, 2006 3:33pm
by Ryukon
There is a few. But I don't use something I'm not familiar with, like "omae-san" for instance.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 24, 2006 4:46pm
by Pyrokinetic Singer
What does that mean?
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 25, 2006 3:37pm
by Ryukon
Supposedly "hey", but in a sense that it used "omae" suggests that it's probably very rude.
But like I said. I don't use things that I'm not familiar or sure with, so what I've said so far was all I got. Sorry.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 26, 2006 8:44pm
by roxaskeyblademaster63
Why is my title "Baka Otaku"? That means idiot something if I'm right <_<
Anyways, what does "san" or "sama" mean?
Re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? Ask h
Posted: May 27, 2006 12:21pm
by edel
I was reading this new manga and ....i juz want to know what these means.....
matsu-rowanu kegai no tami
itsushi
akahani
It says that this uh...matsu-rowana kegai no tami...
its existence is like itsushi to those akahani.....
jeez...I really want to know what those means..
THANKS !!!
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 27, 2006 3:22pm
by Ryukon
roxaskeyblademaster63 wrote:Why is my title "Baka Otaku"? That means idiot something if I'm right <_<
Anyways, what does "san" or "sama" mean?
Literally meaning "stupid geek". Don't be offended though. The "baka" in front of the "otaku" shouldn't last very long when you start to get active in posting on here with us.
Mm...honorifics again:
-san = Mr./Mrs. (polite)
-sama = mostly referring to more of a "Lord" thing or calling someone of higher status than oneself in a nutshell.
To Edel-san: From my end, I honestly can't help you there, nor do I even have the foggest idea of any translation...
It could be a new thing the manga is introducing and will give the meaning later.
Sorry. I'm not much help. 芸者男の子-san might though, so try making a seperate thread.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 30, 2006 2:10pm
by Pyrokinetic Singer
I found out what "omae" means!It means "you" in a rude way.

Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: May 30, 2006 5:31pm
by Ryukon
Yes, that's right.
Anime uses it frequently, but honestly, it's not a nice thing to say.
If a person doesn't really know much about a few chosen Japanese words, like "omae" for instance, they might miss the full impact of what someone is trying to do.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 08, 2006 8:50am
by Cloud Leonhart
I have a question. Does ragnarok mean anything? Or is it just a made up word.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 08, 2006 6:31pm
by Ryukon
From what I understand, yes, it's just a made up word. Just like sukuraido (s-CRY-ed)'s title.
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 21, 2006 9:29pm
by roxaskeyblademaster63
What does "-kun" mean?
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 21, 2006 11:03pm
by Ryukon
-kun = this honorific is more for usage for boys, although in this day of age, the girls are starting to be called "-kun" as well. It acts like '-san', meaning 'Mr./Ms.'. It can be used on anyone, but it's more on casual, friends-type terms. Even though '-kun' is polite, it's not really wise to use it on a first meeting (it'll sound like your teasing them).
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 25, 2006 2:59pm
by roxaskeyblademaster63
What does "hateshinai" mean?
Re: re: Fundamental questions about the Japanese language? A
Posted: Jun 25, 2006 6:29pm
by geishaboy
roxaskeyblademaster63 wrote:What does "hateshinai" mean?
hateshinai - 果てしない - endless
Hateshi means end, and nai means none. Proper use of grammar would be hateshi ga nai, but hateshinai is fine, it seems like a set expression to me