This pattern of kana character + Latin character is pretty common and can be seen with other ネットスラング like んp (no problem) and うp (upload). It’s used when greeting others in web chats and live-streaming comments, or when greeting someone in a conversation. In my experience on the web, this is used mostly in games as a short “thanks,” but you may still spot it on message boards.Ī common and quick greeting, こn (こん) is short for こんにちは (hello). If you looked at the example above, you may have noticed that Player 2 says “あり” after being congratulated by fellow players. Think of it as saying “congrats.” I first ran into this after finishing a virtual game of 七並べ (しちならべ – Sevens card game), and ever since have spotted it anywhere congratulations are due (in the virtual world). おめ is an abbreviation of おめでとう (congratulations). Right before a game starts, or when you’re about to take down the final boss you’ll see 555 (ゴー、ゴー、ゴー！- go, go, go!) written in the chat (if your partner’s not already shouting into your headphones!). Since the Japanese number five is pronounced as “ご,” it’s pretty easy to guess the meaning of “55!” when it’s used on the web-especially if you’re about to embark on an online battle with your gaming partners. In fact, some of these slang words will still be seen around forums and chatrooms. You don’t have to be a big gamer to use these next four. Similarly, you might see someone get praised with うぽつ (thank you for uploading) or 888 (pronounced as ぱちぱちぱち, the sound of snapping or clapping), which means “clap clap clap.” Online Gaming Japanese Slang You’ll see this on a number of forums and video streaming websites, and may even get it in a text from time to time. 乙 is an abbreviation of お疲れ様 (おつかれさま), a phrase meaning “Thank you for all your hard work”. Okay, I know what you’re thinking: what’s that? This Japanese kanji character is pronounced as おつ in this situation, and has a heavy presence on the Japanese side of the internet. Together these numbers stand for よろしく (please ). The number four stands for よ, six is ろ, 4 is し and 9 is く.
Another way to be polite in Japanese when asking (begging) for something is by using 4649 (also written as “yr” and “46”). The real meaning of kwks is “Give lots of detail(s), please!” or better known, “Details, please.” You’ll find this on all corners of the internet. Kwsk is another acronym using the Latin alphabet (Spoiler alert: There are a ton of those). You’re watching the microwave count down the seconds until you can be united with your reheated okonomiyaki? Wktk. Your bff Jill is about to text you about those AKB48 tickets she scored? Wktk. It comes from ワクワクテカテカ (わくわくてかてか), which is a Japanese onomatopoeia for “excited” or “trembling with excitement”.Įxcited for the second season of your favorite anime to come out? Wktk. Try sounding it out and seeing if you can guess what it means first.ĭid you get it? Wktk means that you’re excited for something to happen. This is such a popular acronym that it’s spread from the web and is now found in text messages, advertisements and even modern manga.
“lololol”), and in my experience I’ve seen more guys use 笑 over “w”. I find that 笑 is more mature sounding (think of “hahaha” vs. You’ll also see the kanji character 笑 (わらい – laugh) used pretty often. “W” is the equivalent to “lol.” The “w” is short for 笑う (わらう – to laugh). Whether you’re posting updates on Mixi or streaming your favorite anime on Nico Nico, these four internet phrases will show up everywhere: (Download) A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Internet Slang Top Four Japanese Internet Slang
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This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Below we’ll see the good, the bad and the unusual internet slang that’s dominated Japan’s web. It should come as no surprise that Japan has its own unique internet slang. You can call me a Grade-A, ネット中毒 (ねっとちゅうどうく- internet addict). I spend more time than I’d like to admit roaming the internet, ghosting my favorite blogs and watching hours worth of tear-jerking Japanese dramas and cat videos on YouTube.ĭuring my hours of internet lurking on Japanese forums and social networks, I’ve picked up a few ネットスラング (ねっとすらんぐ – internet slang) that I’d like to share with you. Well actually, instead of “just kidding,” the internet acronym “ jk” stands for 女子高生 (じょしこうせい – high school girl) in the Land of the Rising Sun. Or are these someone’s initials? Why didn’t you get a clear answer?
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