Japanese Gods:
Izanagi - God of Creation
Aji-Suki-Taka-Hi-Kone / Take-Mikazuchi - God of Thunder
Amatsu Mikaboshi - God of Evil
Bishamon - God of Happiness and War
Chimata-No-Kami - God of Crossroads, Highways and Footpaths
Hiruko - God of the Sun
Ho-Masubi / Kagu-Zuchi - God of Fire
Inari - God of Rice (foxes are his messangers)
Kawa-no-Kami - God of Rivers
Kura-Okami / Taka-Okami - God of Rain
Nai-No-Kami - God of Earthquakes
O-Kuni-Nushi - God of Sorcery and Medicine
O-Wata-Tsu-Mi - God of the Sea
Susa-No-Wo - God of Storms and Thunder, Snakes and Farming.
Shina-Tsu-Hiko - God of Wind
Tsuki-Yomi - God of the Moon
Japanese Goddesses:
Izanami - Goddess of Creation
Ama-No-Uzume - Goddess of Fertility
Amaterasu - Goddess of the Sun
Wakahiru-Me - Goddess of the Dawn Sun
Benzaiten - Goddess of Love ^_^♥
Shina-To-Be - Goddess of Wind
Sengen-Sama - Goddess of the Sacred Mountain Fujiyama
Uke-Mochi-No-Kami - Goddess of Food
Kawaii Taishi - Japanese Cute Ambassadors
Posted by fiend at 4:59 PM Labels: dictionary, japanese, kawaiiIn March 2008, the ministry appointed the robotic cat animation character, Doraemon, as "anime culture ambassador."
^_^ or anime or manga style smiles, i love these, they are on the same base as normal smileys just read horizontally and not vertically like a normal smiley hehehe, like so:
:) smiley face normal
^_^ smiley face japanese style hehehe
Anyways here is a bunch of them for you to learn/use, enjoy
(n_n) | (._.) | (-__-) | (;_;) | (T_T) |
smile | uh.. oh | sick, sleepy, tired | tears | cry, sad |
(@_@) | (O_O) | (*^*) | (>_<) | (^_^) |
dizzy | amazed | astonished | ouch | happy |
*(^O^)* | (^o^) | (¬_¬) | (¬_¬") | (X_X) |
happier | glad | mad | pissed off | dead |
(=_=) | (*-*) | (!__!) | (o_O) | (*O*) |
boring | i love it | sad | incredulous | incredible |
(o_o) | (;O;) | (_O_) | (.O.') | (-_-;) |
seriously? | crying bad | duh | confused | i messed it up |
('_') | (?_?) | ('O') | m(_ _)m | |
serious | what? | singing | sleeping on the desk, giving up | |
w(^o^)W | (/_\) | (=^_^=) | ||
wow | melted, sad | cat, kittie | ||
(u_u) | (ú_ú) | (>x<!) | (*¬*) | (ñ_ñ) |
sad | blue mood | d*mn! | drooling | fake smile |
(Y_Y) | ($_$) | (ò_ó) | (♥_♥) | (xOx) |
infinite sadness | money talks | mad | in love | noooooo |
(>O<) | (-_o) | 8(>_<)8 | (ô_ô) | (z_z) |
yuck! | wink | jealous | what r u looking | sleepy |
(9_9) | (>>) | (6.6) | (~o~) | (^_^)/~~ |
didn't sleep | look awry | feint | you're crazy | bye |
(ToT)/~~~ | (;_;)/~~~ | (^-^)V | ||
sad goodbye | goodbye (crying) | victory | ||
p(^^)q | (#_#) | \(^o\) (/o^)/ | (n///n) | |
good luck | beaten up | dancing | shy | |
(o|o) | (U_U) | (.-.) | (>*-*>) | ^(*-*)^ |
surprised | i'm sorry | shocked | hug | hands up |
(^-^)b | \(*O*)/ | (^^)// | ((((((^_^;) | ((+_+)) |
congratulations | fabulous, great | cheering | escaping | uhmmmm |
(^o^)y | (>.<) | ($v$) | (-.-)zzzzz | (~_^) |
peace | arrrrgh! | greedy | asleep | wink |
( )( O . O )( ) | ( L_____L ) ~zzz | |||
Monkey, dog, animal face | Sleeping | |||
(^w^) | (>w<) | (OwO) | (^;_;^) | (ò_ô) |
Happy Neko | Crazy Happy Neko | Wow | Cry happily | what the!?! |
(õ_ó) | (¬_¬) | (-O-) | ([o]) | ([-]) |
uhh... | yeah right... | pretentious | crying | crying |
(p_q) | \\(<.<|>.>)// | |||
confused | Glancing around |
Japanese Kawaii Girl Fashion - Kogal
Posted by fiend at 3:21 PM Labels: dictionary, girls, japanese, kawaii, kogalHummm the cutest of the cutest? nothing like using a school uniform (in our heads it means young girls and skimpy dresses heheheh)
Kogal
Kogal (kogyaru) is a subculture of girls and young women in urban Japan, one of several types of so-called gyaru. They are characterized by conspicuously displaying their disposable income through distinctive tastes in fashion, music, and social activity. In general, the kogal “look” roughly approximates a sun-tanned California Valley Girl, and indeed, there are even some linguistic similarities between these Western groups and Kogal. Both subcultures have derived entire sets of slang terms (such as “Kogalese” (kogyaru-go). Kogals are not to be confused with the ganguro subculture, although they are similar.
Kogals are known for wearing platform boots, a miniskirt, copious amounts of makeup, hair coloring (usually blonde or brown), artificial suntans, and designer accessories. If in school uniform, the look typically includes skirts pinned very high and loose socks (large baggy socks that go up to the knee). Kogals’ busy social lives and desire for new material goods lead them to be among the first consumers of Japanese mobile phone technology, and their taste in clothes tends toward Burberry scarves and Louis Vuitton handbags. Kogals spend much of their free time (and their parents’ income) shopping, and their culture centers on the Shibuya district of Tokyo, in particular the 109 building, although major Japanese cities are sure to have a small population. During the summer, kogals may sometimes be seen at the beach. They are generally not seen in high-end department stores.
Critics of the Kogal subculture decry its materialism as reflecting a larger psychological or spiritual emptiness in modern Japanese life. Some kogals support their lifestyle with allowances from wealthy parents, living a “freeter” or “parasite single” existence that grates against traditional principles of duty and industry. More may engage in the practice of “compensated dating”, or enjo ksai, which may at times border on quasi-legal prostitution. Internet-based usage of this term has led some Western observers to the mistake of believing that “kogal” means “prostitute”.
The kogal phenomenon emerged in the mid-1990s and its effects can still be seen today in its numerous off-shoots of sub-categories, although conservative tastes in dress and hair color seem to be on the upswing. The Gothic Lolita aesthetic has been described as a reaction to the kogal look, since it attempts to reclaim childhood innocence, though skeptics point out that most Lolita merely model after J-rock cosplay and spend just as much, if not more money on their appearance when compared to kogals.
The term’s etymology is disputed. The most common theory is that it was derived from the Japanese word for “high school”, or k?k for short, although others claim that it comes from ko, the Japanese word for “girl” or “child”. The “gal” originates from English.
Ohayoo - Good morning (casual).
You can use this in the morning before noon. For polite form, you can use "Oha yo gozaimasu". If you find pronounce difficult, first you can say, "Ohio" instead. Then, try "Oha yo". Yeah. I hope this should help you.
Ohayoo Gozaimasu - Good morning (polite).
Konnichiwa - Good afternoon, Hello.
You can use around noon, Please do NOT say "Koni-chiwa". When you speak Japanese, please try NOT to connect two words. "Kon nichiwa" means "Hello", but this is NOT "Hello" in the telephone conversation.
Konbanwa - Good evening.
Sayoonara - Good-bye.
For casual form(especially used among young people), you can use "Ja-ne". [This is not "Jane"(laugh)] Or "Bai bai"(Bye bye).
Oyasuminasai - Good night.
Arigatoo - Thank you.
Arigatoo Gozaimasu -Thank you (polite).
For the polite form, you can use "Doumo-ari-gatou" or "Dou-mo-ari-gatou-gozaimasu" (more polite even).
Sumimasen - Excuse me, I'm sorry.
Iie - No.; Not at all.
Itterasshai - Please go and come back.
This is very Japanese. In fact, I cannot give you a translation for this greeting. You can say this to someone in your family when he or she leaves the house. Japanese people say this to express their hope that family members will come back to the house safely.
Ittekimasu - I'll go and come back.
This is the reply to the previous greeting, "Itte rasshai". When someone in your family says "Itte rasshai" to you, you respond, "Itte kimasu".
Tadaima - I'm home.
Okaerinasai (Oka-eri) - Welcome home.
-This is the reply to the previous greeting, "Tadaima". For the polite form, you can use "Oka-eri-nasai".
Itadakimasu - Thank you for the meal. (Before eating).
Japanese people say "Ita-daki-masu" before they start to eat, its a form of appreciation for the people that made that made the food (mother, cook), the farmers or gods responsible for the food.
Gochisoosama - Thank you for the meal. (After eating).
Japanese people say "Gochisou-sama-deshita" after they finish eating.
Hajimemashite - How do you do?
(This has many meanings, but should be said only when you first meet someone).
Doozo Yoroshiku - Nice to meet you.
(Said on first meeting also).
There you go ^-^
Japanese Kawaii Girl Fashion - Ganguro
Posted by fiend at 1:07 PM Labels: dictionary, ganguro, girls, japanese, manba, yamanbaHummm nothing like black japanese girls... kinda panda like AHHHHH! who doesnt love pandas ^_^'
Ganguro
In ganguro fashion, a deep tan is combined with hair dyed in shades of orange to blonde, or a silver gray known as “high bleached”. Black ink is used as eyeliner and white concealer is used as lipstick and eyeshadow. False eyelashes, plastic facial gems, and pearl powder are often added to this. Platform shoes and brightly-colored outfits complete the ganguro look. Also typical of ganguro fashion are tie-dyed sarongs, miniskirts, and lots of bracelets, rings, and necklaces.
Yamanba
Yamanba, is a newer term often used to describe extreme practitioners of ganguro fashion. Yamanba feature darker tans and add white lipstick, pastel eye makeup, tiny metallic or glittery adhesives below the eyes, brightly-colored contact lenses, plastic dayglo-colored clothing, and incongruous accessories to the ganguro look. Some yamanba wear stuffed animals as decorations. The male equivalent is called a “center guy” Sentaagai, Center Street), a pun on the name of a pedestrian shopping street near Shibuya Station in Tokyo where yamanba and center guys are often seen. Yamanba is often referred to as the outdated version of Mamba, Mamba girls have white makeup above the eye and below and look like pandas. The Yamamba only have white makeup above their eyes. They all love Disney characters and anything to do with Hawaii.