Vital Naruto Japanese terms

Anosa: "Ano" means something like "um" or "uhh". This is a phrase that Naruto uses to start his sentences alot. It's basically an attention-getting idiom that is similar to "Hey" or "Hey, so..." in English.

-san: term of respect added after people's names, equivialent to our "Mr, Miss, Mrs, Ms," etc. It can be added after both female and male names. Basically, you add it after the name of anyone you should be polite to (friend's parents, someone older than you, a stranger, an old man, etc.) You never add it after your own name.

-sama: higher term of respect added after people's names. You'd add this after a priest's or mayor's or god's or king's or the name of anyone else of high prestige, or simply to anyone who you respect deeply. Can be added after both female and male names. You never add it after your own name.

-chan: suffix added to little children's names or to your friend's name or anyone who is very dear and close to you. Unless it's a kid, you usually don't add it after a boy's name, unless you want to be sickingly sweet. You never add it after your own name, unless you're some kid who doesn't know better and is trying to act cute by speaking in third person.

-kun: suffix added after a male of equal or lower rank than you. There really isn't an English equivalent, so don't ask for one. For some reason, Kakashi also adds this after Sakura's name from time to time, although I don't know why. You never add it after your own name.

-kage: means "shadow", a suffix added to the name of the best Ninja in the village.
Hokage: Fire Shadow (leader of the Hidden Village of Leaf in the Fire country. Ho is a pronouciation for Japanese "fire".);
Kazekage: Wind Shadow (leader of the Hidden Village of Sand);
Mizukage: Water Shadow (leader of the Hidden Village of Mist);
Tsuchikage: Earth Shadow (leader of the Hidden Village of Stone);
Raikage: Lightening Shadow (leader of the Hidden Village of Cloud).

Kage Bunshin, Kage Bunshin no Jutsu: Literally, "Shadow Clone". Translated as "Shadow Replication Technique." Is a forbidden Jounin-level technique where instead of illusionary clones, actual clones that can cause damage are created and the jutsu caster's strength is divided evenly among all the clones, so it's impossible to tell which is the original. However, once hit with an attack, the shadow clone will disappear.

Kunai: A small metal handheld throwing dagger commonly used by Ninjas.

Kunoichi: female ninja(s)

Henge, Henge no Jutsu: means "transform". This technique is only illusionary, though, and does not create an actual body.

Jutsu: technique, skill. Also spelled jyutsu.

Ninjutsu: Ninja skill, Ninja technique. Also spelled ninjyutsu.

Ninpou: Same as Ninjutsu, except it takes on a closer meaning to "Ninja magic" or "Ninja Spell".

Neechan: (contrary to what it looks like, it's actually pronounced "neh-chan".) Older sister, also used for any girl older than you, but isn't old enough to be called "Auntie". The more formal, polite way is oneesan or neesan, "oneechan" or "neechan" makes it more affectionate and casual.

Niichan: (This one is pronounced "nee-chan" ^-^) Older brother, also used for any guy older than you, but isn't old enough to be called "Uncle". The more formal, polite way is oniisan or niisan, "oniichan" or "niichan" makes it more affectionate and casual.

ne: Attention getter, similar to "hey". When used at the end of a sentence it invites agreement, like "isn't it?" "shouldn't it?" or "right?" It can be dragged out for emphasis or just to be annoying.

Na: At the end of a sentence, it's a substitute for "ne" for guys, since it's usually agreed that using "ne" a lot at the end of sentences is a feminine thing.

Maa: means something similar to "Well...." Kakashi says this a lot. You can use this to hedge or buy time when you don't want to answer something directly, as well.

Ma ni atta: an expression that means "Just in time"

O- : When added in front of certain terms, the term becomes more formal and more polite. E.g. "O-neesan", "O-niisan", "O-kaasan" (mother), "O-tousan" (father), "O-machi kudasai" (please wait).

Jiji: Slang/casual term for "old man/geezer"; as you can see, not a very polite term.

Shuriken: A sharpened four-pointed metal star, a common Ninja throwing weapon.

Sensei: Teacher, mentor, tutor. You're supposed to add this after your teacher's name for a term of respect instead of saying "Mr/Mrs. " like Americans do. It doesn't matter if the person is your teacher or not, if you know someone's a teacher, it's alright to go ahead and call him/her "Sensei".

Sharingan: Not an actual Japanese word. If you don't know what it is, you obviously haven't watched/read Naruto, so why are you bothering to read THIS?

Sukebe: pervert. [Note: "Dou-sukebe" = "BIG-pervert".]

NAMES

Uzumaki Naruto: You know that round, white, soft, squishy, imitation fish-like things you can often find in Japanese Ramen or noodles? That's Naruto. Uzumaki means "swirl". If you eat ramen a lot you'll notice that a lot of the imitation fish Naruto stuff has a pink swirl on them. A very interesting name.

Haruno Sakura: Haru means "Spring" and Sakura means "Cherry Blossom" in Japanese; so, her entire name could mean "Cherry Blossom of Spring".

Uchiha Sasuke: In Japanese, "Uchiwa" means fan. Sasuke has a picture of a fan on the back of his shirt... Sasuke itself is just a common Japanese name...especially for samurai warriors...

Hatake Kakashi: Hatake means "dry field" and Kakashi means "scarecrow". Crazy guy, crazy name, it suits.

Umino Iruka: Umi means "Sea" or "Ocean" and iruka means "Dolphin"; so, his entire name could mean "Dolphin of the Sea".

Yuuhi Kurenai: Yuuhi means "setting sun". The kanji for "Kurenai" is the character for "Red".

Ebisu: I have no idea about this one. But if it's any consolation to you, "Ebi" means "shrimp"....