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amae
The concept of dependence and indulgence, often seen in close relationships.
ura
Refers to the hidden or private side.
omote
Refers to the public or outward face.
honne
Refers to a person's true feelings.
tatemae
Refers to the social facade they present.
senpai
Seniors or mentors, commonly in schools and workplaces.
kohai
Juniors or protégés, commonly in schools and workplaces.
Ainu
The Indigenous people of northern Japan, especially Hokkaido.
giri
A sense of obligation or duty, often tied to social relationships.
Okinawa
Known for its unique culture and history, distinct from mainland Japan.
Ryukyu Islands
Known for their unique culture and history, distinct from mainland Japan.
Gaijin
A term for foreigners or outsiders in Japan.
on
A sense of gratitude or indebtedness that must be repaid.
obento
A Japanese lunch box, often elaborately prepared.
uchi
Represents the 'inside' group (family, close friends).
soto
Represents the 'outside' group (strangers, others).
nikkei
People of Japanese descent living outside Japan.
ie
The household or family system, emphasizing lineage and continuity.
furusato
A nostalgic sense of one's hometown or place of origin.
tanuki
A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a mischievous raccoon-dog.
oheso
Belly button or navel.
sakoku
The isolationist policy of Japan during the Edo period.
mobo
Modern boys who embraced Westernized lifestyles in the early 20th century.
moga
Modern girls who embraced Westernized lifestyles in the early 20th century.
yokai
Spirits or supernatural beings in Japanese folklore.
kawaii
Cute or adorable, a significant aesthetic in Japanese culture.
shojo
Themes of girlhood or young girls in Japanese media and culture.
Inari
A Shinto deity associated with rice, prosperity, and foxes.
enjo kosai
Compensated dating, often involving financial transactions in exchange for companionship.
cultural odor
The distinct cultural traits that are evident in Japanese media and products.
Kumamon
A popular Japanese mascot representing Kumamoto Prefecture.
kabuki
A traditional Japanese theater known for its stylized performances.
Takarazuka
An all-female musical theater troupe in Japan.
BL comics
Boys' Love comics, a genre focusing on romantic relationships between male characters.
Kuchi Saka no Onna
A Japanese urban legend about the 'Slit-Mouthed Woman.'
Ebisu
A Shinto god of fishing, prosperity, and good fortune.
Dharma
A Buddhist concept of cosmic law and order, also symbolized by Daruma dolls in Japan.
Amabie
A mythical Japanese yokai believed to bring good fortune and ward off plagues.
mukokuseki
Without nationality; often used to describe characters or products that lack cultural specificity.
kyarakuta guuzu
Character goods, merchandise featuring popular characters from media.
