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Updated on 2000.06.23.

Translations
(Japanese <--> English)
The purpose of this page is to stop the confusion between words in Japanese and English. It is to help the new anime fans ease the transition between Japanese words and their English references. And I hope it'll make things easier for the neophytes. I had to find things out the hard way. -_-;

The Sailor Moon names are the ones known and in current use in the English-dub. Though the spelling of the names may vary. They are not listed in any particular order.

Next is a general list of Japanese words/phrases that I seem to come across often in anime summaries. They are not listed in any particular order.

If you believe I left out something that should be here, please don't hesitate to tell me. Sorry about the font size differences, I wanted them to fit in one row. ^_^;;
Names in Sailor Moon
Japanese English
Tsukino Usagi Serena
Mizuno Ami Amy Anderson
Hino Rei Raye
Kino Makoto Lyta
Aino Minako Mina
Chiba Mamoru Darien
Chibi Usa Reeny
Luna-P Luna Ball
Queen Selenity Queen Serenity
Luna Luna
Artemis Artemis
Black Lady Wicked Lady
Queen Beryl Queen Beryl
Metallia generally referred to as the Negaverse
Prince Dimando Prince Diamond
Sapphiro Sapphire
Esmarude Emerald

 

Common Japanese Words or Phrases in Anime
Japanese English
Ai Passionate love
Hatsukoi First love
Kawai Scary
Kawaii Cute; lovely; charming
Koi Romantic love
Koibito Sweetheart; boy/girlfriend
Senshi Soldier, warrior
Bishoujo Pretty, beautiful
Tsuki Moon
Tsuki no kawatte, oshiokiyo! "In the name of the moon, I'll punish you!"--SM
Doumo arigatou/arigatou Thank you very much
Ja ne See you later
Sayounara Bye
Gomen nasai/Gomen I'm sorry
Nibun ni ichi One and a half
Ohayo Gozaimasu/Ohayo Good morning
Kon'nichi wa Good afternoon
Oyasumi nasai Good night (told to person going to bed)
Furo Bathing place; bath tub
Takoyaki Fried octopus
Usagi Rabbit, bunny
Mamoru To protect
Sensei Teacher, master
Neko Cat
Tama Common name for a cat--FY
Sake Japanese rice wine; alcoholic drink
Senpai Senior, elder, predecessor
Otousan Father
Okaasan Mother
Oniisan Elder brother
Oneesan Elder sister
Aka Red (color)
Aoi Blue (color)
Chibi Short person; small; kid
Hentai Pervert (could be a noun or adj.)
Iinazuke Fiance; fiancee
Watashi I
Watashitachi We
-kun Surname for guys
-chan Surname for girls
-san Surname for person you respect
Katana Japanese long sword
Fushigi Mysterious, strange
Yuugi Game, play, amusement
Seppuku Suicide by stabbing stomach w/ sword
Daijoubu? "Are you okay?"
Hontou Really
Tomodachi Friend(s)
Doko? "Where?"
Doushite? "Why?"
Nani? "What?"
Ninmu Mission; duty
Ninmu ryoukai "Mission accepted"--Heero Yuy
Ninmu kanryou "Mission completed"--Heero Yuy
Ryoukai "Roger"; accept
Yare yare "Oh dear"; "Oh well"--Zellgadis
Eien Eternal; eternity
Etou "Well . . . "
Konbanwa Good evening
Itte "Ouch" (sound)
Sore wa himitsu desu "It's (/That's) a secret"

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