E-Japanese

Meaning 依怙贔屓する (えこひいきする) means “to show favoritism” or “to play favorites.” 意味の説明 It describes the act … 依怙贔屓する — ekohiiki suruRead more

Meaning 内弁慶 (うちべんけい) means someone who is bold and bossy at home but timid and meek … 内弁慶 — uchibenkeiRead more

Meaning 負んぶに抱っこ (Ombuni Dakko) 意味 (Meaning) 負んぶに抱っこ literally means “being carried on the back AND held … 負んぶに抱っこ — onbu ni dakkoRead more

Meaning 枝毛 (えだげ) refers to split ends in hair. It describes a condition where the tip … 枝毛 — edageRead more

Meaning 酒の肴 (sake no sakana) refers to food or snacks eaten while drinking alcohol — essentially … 酒の肴 — sake no sakanaRead more

Meaning 御曹司 (onzōshi) refers to the son of a high-ranking, noble, or wealthy family — essentially … 御曹司 — onzōshiRead more

Meaning 女ったらし (onna-ttarashi) refers to a man who is skilled at charming, seducing, or winning over … 女ったらし — onnattarashiRead more

Meaning お転婆 (otenba) refers to a girl or young woman who is lively, tomboyish, and boisterous … お転婆 — otenbaRead more

Meaning 「恩着せがましい」の意味 基本的な意味 「恩着せがましい」とは、人に何かをしてあげた後に、そのことを必要以上に強調したり、見返りを求めたりする態度や様子を表します。 In English: “self-righteous about one’s kindness,” “making a show of one’s generosity,” … 恩着せがましい — on kisegama shii / onkisegamashiiRead more

Meaning 「折に触れて」の意味 基本的な意味 「折に触れて」とは、特定の機会や場面が来るたびに、あるいはふとしたきっかけがあるときにという意味です。 In English: “on various occasions,” “from time to time,” “whenever the opportunity … 折に触れて — ori ni fureteRead more

Meaning “お通じがいい” means having good bowel movements or having a healthy digestive system. In plain English: … お通じがいい — otsūji ga iiRead more

Meaning 「追っかけ」の意味 基本的な意味 「追っかけ」とは、特定の有名人やアーティスト、スポーツ選手などを熱狂的に追いかけるファンのこと、またはその行為そのものを指します。 In English, the closest equivalent is “a devoted fan” or more specifically … 追っかけ — okkakeRead more

Meaning Ocha suru (お茶する) — Explained in English Ocha suru (お茶する) is a casual Japanese expression … お茶する — ocha suruRead more

Meaning Ochikobore (落ちこぼれ) — Explained in English Ochikobore (落ちこぼれ) refers to a person who has fallen … 落ちこぼれ — ochikoboreRead more

Meaning Oyaji Gag (親父ギャグ) — Explained in English Oyaji gag (親父ギャグ) refers to a corny, groan-worthy … 親父ギャグ— oyaji gyaguRead more

Meaning 駄洒落 (だじゃれ, dajare) is a Japanese pun or wordplay that exploits words or phrases that … 駄洒落（だじゃれ） — dajareRead more

Meaning Oya no sune wo kajiru (親の脛を齧る) — Explained in English Oya no sune wo kajiru … 親の脛を齧る — oya no subune o kajiruRead more

Meaning Ochoushimono (お調子者) — Explained in English Ochoushimono (お調子者) refers to a person who is easily … お調子者 — ochōshi monoRead more

Meaning “おめかしする” (omekashi suru) is a Japanese expression that means to dress up nicely or get … おめかしする — omekashi suruRead more

Meaning “お節介” (osekkai) is a Japanese term that refers to being overly helpful or meddlesome in … せっかい（節介／お節介）— sekkaiRead more

Meaning “御裾分け” (osusowake) is a Japanese cultural concept that refers to the act of sharing a … 御裾分け — osusowakeRead more

Meaning “オタ芸を打つ” (otagei wo utsu) is a Japanese expression that means to perform otagei, which refers … オタ芸（ヲタ芸）を打つ — otagei (wotagei) o utsuRead more

Meaning “おもてなし” (omotenashi) is a Japanese concept that refers to wholehearted hospitality, characterized by anticipating and … おもてなし — omotenashiRead more

Meaning 「推しメン」は日本のアイドル文化やファンダム用語です。 英語での説明: “推しメン” (oshi-men) is a Japanese fan culture term that means “your favorite member” … 推しメン — oshimenRead more

Meaning 「お人好し」は日本語で特定の性格タイプを表す表現です。 英語での説明: “お人好し” (o-hito-yoshi) means “a good-natured person” or “someone who is too nice for … お人好し — ohitoyoshi / ohitonoshiRead more

Meaning 「お仕置きする」は日本語で punishment や discipline を意味する表現です。 英語での説明: “お仕置きする” (oshioki suru) means “to punish” or “to discipline … お仕置きする — oshioki suruRead more

Meaning 「お袋の味」は日本の家庭料理を表す情緒的な表現です。 英語での説明: “お袋の味” (o-fukuro no aji) literally means “mother’s taste” or “mom’s cooking,” referring to … お袋の味 — ofukuro no ajiRead more

Meaning 「御裾分け」は日本の伝統的な分け合いの文化を表す言葉です。 英語での説明: “御裾分け” (o-susowake) means “sharing” or “giving a portion of something you received to … 御裾分け — osusowakeRead more

Meaning Tag (or “Oni-gokko” in Japanese) is a traditional children’s game played in Japan and many … 鬼ごっこ — onigokkoRead more

Meaning “Onee” (オネエ) is a Japanese term that refers to men who have feminine mannerisms, speech … オネエ — oneeRead more

Meaning “Osananajimi” (幼馴染) refers to a childhood friend – someone you’ve known since you were very … 幼馴染 — osanajimiRead more

Meaning “Onesho suru” (おねしょする) means to wet the bed or to have a bedwetting incident. It’s … おねしょする — onesho suruRead more

Meaning “Oshiuri” (押し売り) means aggressive selling, pushy sales tactics, or forcing someone to buy something they … 押し売り — oshiuriRead more

Meaning “臆病” (okubyō) means “cowardly,” “timid,” or “lacking courage.” This word describes a person who is … 臆病 — okubyōRead more