Phrases
Phrases in anime — 4 guides to the phrases, slang, and expressions you'll hear in your favorite shows.
Gomen, Sumimasen, Moushiwake — How Anime Characters Apologize, and Why the Choice Matters
Gomen, sumimasen, moushiwake arimasen, suman — Japanese has a whole spectrum of apologies. Learn what each one reveals about the character using it.
Senpai, Bukatsu, Bunkasai — The School-Life Vocabulary That Runs Every Anime High School
Senpai, kouhai, bukatsu, bunkasai, kyuushoku — learn the Japanese school-life vocabulary that anime relies on to build its high school settings.
Henshin! — The Japanese Transformation Calls That Power Anime's Biggest Moments
Henshin, moon prism power, bankai — learn the Japanese transformation phrases and magical girl / tokusatsu vocabulary that anime uses for its iconic power-up scenes.
Kakugo Shiro, Yurusan, Orokamono Me — The Japanese Villain Phrases That Power Every Anime Antagonist
Kakugo shiro, yurusan, orokamono me, baka na, fufufu — learn the Japanese villain phrases and speech patterns that anime antagonists rely on to sound properly menacing.