Love is not Extinct

by kay-fandom

Two years ago Tsukishima Kei thought that he had his whole life figured out. But with a single phone call everything changed. For better or for worse this twenty-four year old man was living a life he never had expected. But the twists and turns of life are not over yet. What will Tsukishima do when suddenly he finds himself having to deal with matters of the heart? (AU Fic)

15. Japanese Terminology

Love is Not Extinct

Japanese Terminology

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Ani: Older brother (when referring to your own older brother)

-chan: Is for anything cute. That means you'll usually attach -chan to girls names, young boys, babies, and even sometimes pets. But also you'll hear it used with celebrity names, boyfriends, girlfriends, close friends, siblings, grandparents etc.

Kobachi: small side dishes that usually consist of vegetables

-kun: is most often used for younger boys, it's not exclusive. The meaning expresses respect for someone of "lower" status than you or, most often, younger than you.

Itadakimasu: Often translated as "I humbly receive," but in a mealtime setting, it's compared to "Let's eat," "Bon appétit," or "Thanks for the food." Some even liken it to the religious tradition of saying grace before eating.

Megane: Glasses

Natto: Fermented soybeans

Obaasan: Grandmother

Otousan: Father

-san: the English equivalent is "Mr.", "Mrs." or "Ms.". This is a gender neutral word and is the most common honorific used.

Sensei: Teacher

Sobo: Obaasan is the Japanese word for grandmother, but Japanese boys and girls are much more likely to call their grandmothers Sobo.