32 phrases found
“Exactly / true that.” Quick agreement with someone’s take
Baby-talk spin on “かわいい,” used to gush over something extra adorable
Gen Z “wait a sec / hold up,” popularized by YouTuber コムドット
Onomatopoeic “boo-hoo”; cute cryface for mild sadness or disappointment
Past-tense “laughed”; internet “LMAO.”
Bracketed “(笑)” or trailing “w” = LOL; shows laughter online
Kansai-born adverb meaning “very / really / hella,” now nationwide
Prefix for “super / ultra / insanely.” Colloquial intensifier before adjectives or nouns
Hardcore, legit, “no joke.” Often stronger than マジ
“Seriously / for real.” Adds emphasis or disbelief
Stingy, cheap; someone who won’t spend a cent
Last-minute cancellation of plans (名詞 or verb する)
Net slang meaning “love it / so good,” riffing on the Chinese word for “good” (好)
Borrowed “vibes.” Refers to someone’s energy, atmosphere, or hype level.
Originally “subtle,” now slang for “meh / kinda off / hard to rate.”
“Not half-baked” → unbelievable, extreme, next-level (good or bad)
From English “don’t mind.” Means “never mind / no worries,” used to comfort someone after a mistake
Literally “outside-person”; casual label for foreigners in Japan. Common in speech but can feel rude...
Two things (or people) treated as a single inseparable set—“buy one, get the other.”
Short for 頭おかしい—“you’re crazy” (often half-joking).
Forever-friends (ずっと友達) promise; often scribbled in yearbooks or selfies.
“Usual crew” you always hang with (いつものメンバー).
Kansai-flavored “dummy”; softer or more comedic than バカ.
“Idiot,” “stupid”; common tease or insult depending on tone.
Handsome guy with cool style—literally “cool face.”
“Terminal fan” who gushes incoherently, screams in all caps, or tweets non-stop about their fave.
Fan or nerd deeply into a hobby (anime, games, idols, etc.); reclaimed badge of honor.
Cutesy clipped form of ありがとう (“thanks”); often typed in chats or said jokingly.
“Ah, gotcha” / “I feel you.” Quick acknowledgment when something now makes sense.
Slurred casual “sorry” (short for 悪いね); softer than a formal apology.
Playful “heyyy” or “hiya,” often shouted from a distance or typed in chats.
Bro-style “yo!” greeting among guys; also used in martial-arts gyms to answer roll call or show spir...
