Certainly! Here’s a continuation of the article focusing on intermediate-level Japanese words commonly used in anime:
Intermediate Level: 50 More Anime Words to Level Up Your Japanese
Alright, anime aficionados, you’ve nailed the basics—now it’s time to take your Japanese to the next level! These intermediate words will help you better understand more complex anime scenes and dialogues. With these words in your toolkit, you’ll be able to follow along with your favorite shows with even more confidence and excitement.
Why Push to the Intermediate Level?
Stepping up to intermediate-level vocabulary is where you really start to see progress. Anime often involves more than just the basics—characters express complex emotions, deal with intricate situations, and use a richer vocabulary. By learning these intermediate words, you’ll not only expand your language skills but also deepen your understanding of the stories and characters you love.
Here Are the Next 50 Anime Words to Know:
- きれい (Kirei) – kee-reh-ee
Beautiful/Clean—Used both for describing someone’s appearance and for cleanliness. - おもい (Omoi) – oh-moy
Heavy/Serious—Describes both physical weight and serious topics or emotions. - つかれた (Tsukareta) – tsu-kah-reh-tah
Tired—Perfect for those exhausting days or after an intense battle scene. - わからない (Wakaranai) – wah-kah-rah-nai
I don’t understand—Used when something just doesn’t make sense. - だいじ (Daiji) – dye-jee
Important—For when something or someone holds great significance. - うるさい (Urusai) – oo-roo-sai
Noisy/Annoying—Commonly used to tell someone to quiet down or to express irritation. - あきらめない (Akiramenai) – ah-kee-rah-meh-nai
Don’t give up—A motivational phrase often heard in inspirational moments. - しんぱい (Shinpai) – sheen-pai
Worry—Used when expressing concern for someone or something. - がんばろう (Ganbarou) – gahn-ba-roh
Let’s do our best—A call to action to give it your all. - きぶん (Kibun) – kee-boon
Mood/Feeling—Used to describe how someone is feeling. - たのむ (Tanomu) – tah-noh-moo
To request/ask a favor—Used when someone is asking for help or a favor. - あんしん (Anshin) – ahn-shin
Relief—Describes the feeling of relief after a stressful situation. - うれしい (Ureshii) – oo-reh-shee
Happy/Glad—A joyful expression of happiness. - かのじょ (Kanojo) – kah-noh-joh
Girlfriend/She—Refers to a female romantic partner or simply ‘she.’ - かれし (Kareshi) – kah-reh-shee
Boyfriend/He—Refers to a male romantic partner or simply ‘he.’ - さびしい (Sabishii) – sah-bee-shee
Lonely—Used when someone is feeling alone or isolated. - おそい (Osoi) – oh-soy
Slow/Late—Can describe both the speed of something and being late. - すべて (Subete) – soo-beh-teh
Everything—Used to refer to the entirety of something. - はじまり (Hajimari) – hah-jee-mah-ree
Beginning—Refers to the start of something. - おわり (Owari) – oh-wah-ree
End—A word you’re likely familiar with already, often seen at the end of episodes. - つよい (Tsuyoi) – tsoo-yoh-ee
Strong—Describes someone or something with great strength. - ちから (Chikara) – chee-kah-rah
Power/Strength—Often used in the context of physical or magical power. - しんじる (Shinjiru) – sheen-jee-roo
To believe—A powerful word often used in moments of trust or faith. - うそつき (Usotsuki) – oo-soh-tsoo-kee
Liar—Used to accuse someone of lying. - かぞく (Kazoku) – kah-zoh-koo
Family—One of the most important concepts in both anime and life. - ともだち (Tomodachi) – toh-moh-dah-chee
Friend—A word you’ll hear in almost every anime. - てき (Teki) – teh-kee
Enemy—Used to describe a rival or foe. - へん (Hen) – hehn
Strange/Weird—Often used to describe odd occurrences or behavior. - だいすき (Daisuki) – dye-soo-kee
I really like you—Stronger than just “like,” often used romantically. - にがて (Nigate) – nee-gah-teh
Not good at something—Used when admitting a weakness or difficulty. - びょういん (Byouin) – byoh-een
Hospital—A word you might hear in more dramatic or medical-themed anime. - たび (Tabi) – tah-bee
Journey/Trip—Used to describe someone’s travels or adventures. - げんき (Genki) – gehn-kee
Healthy/Lively—Describes someone who is full of energy. - めいれい (Meirei) – meh-ee-ray
Order/Command—Used when someone gives a directive. - たおす (Taosu) – tah-oh-soo
To defeat—Often heard in battle scenes. - きょうりょく (Kyouryoku) – kyoh-roh-koo
Cooperation—When characters work together to achieve a common goal. - たたかう (Tatakau) – tah-tah-kah-oo
To fight—A word that’s ubiquitous in action-packed anime. - まもる (Mamoru) – mah-moh-roo
To protect—Often used in the context of defending loved ones. - やくそく (Yakusoku) – yah-koo-soh-koo
Promise—A vow or pledge, often central to anime storylines. - はやい (Hayai) – hah-yah-ee
Fast—Describes speed, whether it’s someone running or time flying by. - あつい (Atsui) – ah-tsoo-ee
Hot—Used to describe temperature, weather, or even passion. - さむい (Samui) – sah-moo-ee
Cold—Describes both temperature and sometimes a cold personality. - ちかう (Chigau) – chee-gah-oo
Different/Wrong—Used to express disagreement or point out a mistake. - ねむい (Nemui) – neh-moo-ee
Sleepy—How you feel after binge-watching anime all night. - おぼえる (Oboeru) – oh-boh-eh-roo
To remember—A verb that’s essential in learning and recalling information. - しぬ (Shinu) – shee-noo
To die—A word that’s often heard in more intense or dramatic anime scenes. - たすける (Tasukeru) – tah-soo-keh-roo
To save—Commonly used in rescue scenes. - こわがる (Kowagaru) – koh-wah-gah-roo
To be scared—Describes someone who is afraid. - じしん (Jishin) – jee-sheen
Confidence—Important in both battles and personal growth in anime. - おねがい (Onegai) – oh-neh-gah-ee
Please—A word that’s polite and used in requests.
Keep Going and Level Up!
As you start incorporating these intermediate words into your Japanese practice, you’ll find that your understanding of anime—and the language itself—expands significantly. These words will help you dive deeper into conversations and plot lines, making your viewing experience even more immersive and enjoyable.
Remember, practice makes perfect! So keep watching, keep repeating, and most importantly, keep enjoying your journey with Japanese Konichiwa