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Zenshin
Ketto

Whole body
Blood

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Skull (top)
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Hair
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Head or brains
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Forehead
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Temple (side of the head)
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Ears
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Eye
Nose
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Mouth
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Tongue
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Tooth
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Gums
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Chin or jaw
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Angle of the jaw
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Neck
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Side of neck
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Back of neck
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Throat
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Adam's apple
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Right carotid artery
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Left carotid artery
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Collar bone
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Body
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Build or physique
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Body or physique
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Muscles
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Skin
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Shoulder
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Arm
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Elbow
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Tekubi
Kakuto
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Katate
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Back of the arm

Outer arm
Inner arm

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Shin, Shinzo
Hae
Haibu
Dokko
Tomoe
Hara
Suigetsu
Tanden
Jinzo
Kanzo
Koshi, Goshi
Kinteki
Shiri
Bitei
Fukuto
Mata
Hiza, Hitsui
Hiza gashira
Shitsu
Ashi or Ashibo
Kobore
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Forearm
Wrist
Top of wrist
Hand
One hand
Both hands
Top of hand
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Shuto
Fushi, Kansetsu
Yubi
Yubisaki
Kyobu or Mune
Rokkotsu
Sebone

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Palm of hand
Heel of hand
Ridge hand, inner blade of
hand
Cutting edge of hand
Knucle, joint
Finger
Fingertip
Chest
Rib
Backbone, spine
Small of the back
Heart
Lungs
Back (back rib area)
Mastoids
Stomach
Abdomen
Solar-plexis
Navel
Kidney
Liver
Hips
Testicles
Buttocks
Coccyx
Outside, lower thigh
Inside of thigh
Knee
Knee cap
Bend of the knee
Leg or shin
Tibia
Base of calf
Achilles tendon
Ankle
Toes
Point of toes
Top of the foot

Haisoku
Kakato
Teisoku, Ashiura
Ashi zoko
Koshi

Edge of the foot

Instep
Heel
Sole of the foot
Bottom (bottom side)of foot
Ball of foot

Ashi zoko
Koshi

Bottom (bottom side)of foot

Ball of foot

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Animals
Doubutsu = Animal
Neko = Cat
Inu = Dog
Tori = Bird
Usagi = Rabbit
Kitsune = Fox
Saru = Monkey
Ushi = Cow
Zou = Elephant
Kuma = Bear
Uma = Horse
Raion = Lion
Tora = Tiger
Nezumi = Rat, Mouse
Risu = Squirrel
Buta = Pig
Oukami = Wolf
Washi = Eagle
Niwatori = Chicken
Kaeru = Frog
Sakana = Fish
Tokage = Lizard
Hebi = Snake
Mushi = Bug
Gumo = Spider
Hotaru = Firefly
Chouchou = Butterfly
Feelings
Kimochi = Feelings
Kokoro = Heart
Yume = Dream
Akumu = Nightmare
Yasashisa = Kindness
Yuuki = Courage
Chouwa = Harmony
Shinjitsu = Truth
Tsuyosa = Strength
Chikara = Power
Kouyuu = Friendship
Mikomi = Hope
Ai = Love
Fantasy and Magic
Maryoku, Mahou = Magic
Bakemono = Monster, Ghoul
Oni = Ogre, Devil
Youkai = Demon
Hanyou = Half-demon

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Akuryou = Evil spirit

Mononoke = Vengeful spirit
Kend = Sword
Tamashii = Soul
Unme = Destiny, Fate
Densetsu = Legend
Kiseki = Miracles
Tenshi = Angel
Miko = Priestess
Houshi = Monk, Priest
Madoushi = Sorceress
The Environment
Chikiu = Earth
Sekai = World
Uchuu = Universe
Wakuse = Planet
Kuuki = Air
Sora = Sky
Hoshi, Kousei = Star
Sousei = Comet
Niji = Rainbow
Taiyo = Sun
Tsuki = Moon
Mangetsu = Full moon
Shingetsu = New moon
Kumo = Cloud
Shizen = Nature
Ki = Tree
Ha = Leaf
Hana = Flower
Bara = Rose
Ayame = Iris
Yuri = Lily
Kaede = Maple tree
Sakura = Cherry tree
Sakura no hana = Cherry blossom
Mori = Woods
Shinrin = Forest
Sougen = Grass
Yama = Mountain
Rikuchi = Land
Jishin = Earthquake
Kaji = Fire
Hono = Flames
Kaze = Wind
Kori = Ice
Mizu = Water
Umi = Sea

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97 Tenki = Weather
98 Yuki = Snow
99 Ame = Rain
###Hikari = Light
###Yami = Darkness
People
###Hito = Person
###Ningen = Human
###Onna no ko = Girl
###Onna no hito = Woman
###Otoko no ko = Boy
###Otoko no hito = Man
###Shoujo = A young girl
###Shounen = A young boy
###Bishounen = A handsome boy
###Bishoujo = A beautiful girl
###Aka-chan = Baby
###Ko, Kodomo = Child
###Kozo = Kid, Brat(male)
###Komusume = Kid, Brat(female)
###O-uji-sama = Prince
###O-hime-sama = Princess
###Senshi = Soldier
###O-kami-sama = God
###Sensei = Teacher
###Hakase = Professor
###Isha = Doctor
###Hanayome = Bride
###Keisatsu = Police
### Otaku = Somebody who's obsessed with anime and manga
### Gaigin = Somebody who isn't Japanese (derogatory)
### Sempai = Somebody of a higher rank,
Someone you look up to

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###Hiza = Knee
###Kuchi = Mouth
###Te = Hand
###Ude = Arm
###Tsubasa = Wings
###Shippo = Tail
###Chi, Ketsueki = Blood
###Hone, Kotsu = Bones
###Ago = Chin
###Mayu(ge) = Eyebrow
###Kuchibiru = Lip
###Hitai = Forehead
###Hoho = Cheek
###Hifu = Skin
###Kata = Shoulder
###Mune = Chest
###Nodo = Throat
###Senaka = Back
###Shita = Tongue
###Matsugu = Eyelash
Food
###Tabemono = Food
###Shokuji = Meal
###Asagohan, Choushoku = Breakfast
###Hirugohan, Chuushoku = Lunch
###Bangohan, Yuushoku = Dinner
###Tamago = Egg
###Niku = Meat
###Yasai = Vegetable
###Ninjin = Carrot
###Kinoko = Mushroom
###Keeki = Cake

###Kohai = Somebody of a lower rank

###Tomodachi = Friend
###Nakama = Friend, Ally
###Teki = Enemy
Body Parts
###Karada = Body
###Me = Eye
###Hitomi = Eyes
###Mimi = Ears
###Kao = Face
###Ubi = Finger
###Atama = Head
###Shinzou = Heart

###Chokoreeto = Chocolate
###Kudamono = Fruit
###Sumomo = Plum
###Sakuranbo = Cherry
###Ichigo = Strawberry
###Pan = Bread
###Chiizu = Cheese
###Kukkii = Cookie
###Satou = Sugar
###Raisu = Rice
###Shio = Salt
###Nomimono = Drink
###Kouhi = Coffee

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###Kaminoke = Hair
###Ashi = Leg, Foot, Paw

###Gyuunyuu, Miruku = Milk

###Ocha, Koucha = Tea
###Aisukuriimu = Ice Cream

Common Objects
###Ie, Uchi = House, Home
###Machi = Town
###Shi = City
###Mise = Store
###Tobira = Door
###Heya = Room
###Kabe = Wall
###Mado = Window
###Hako = Box
###Beddo = Bed
###Kagami = Mirror
###Isu = Chair
###Teeburu = Table
###Hashi = Chopsticks
###Denwa = Telephone
###Kuruma = Car
###Fune = Boat
###Hikouki = Airplane
###Jitensha = Bicycle
###Basu = Bus
###Chikatetsu = Subway
###Kisha = Train
###Kagi = Key
###Shatsu = Shirt
###Boushi = Hat
###Kutsu = Shoes
###Kakera = Shard
###Cardo = Card
###Terebi = TV
###Eiga = Movie
###Konpyuuta = Computer
###Pen = Pen
###Keshigomu = Eraser
###Hon = Book
###Enpitsu = Pencil
###Hasami = Scissors
###Chizu = Map
###Kami = Paper
###Zasshi = Magazine
###Hon = Book
###Anime = Animation
###Manga = Comics
###Roboto = Robot

###Ashita, Asu = Tomorrow

###Kyou = Today
###Kinou = Yesterday
###Asa = Morning
###Hiruma = Noon
###Gogo = Afternoon
###Yuugata, Ban = Evening
###Yoake = Dawn
###Yoru = Night
###Mayonaka = Midnight
###Seiki = Century
###Hi = Day
###Hibi = Days
###Mainichi = Everyday
###Shuu = Week
###Tsuki = Month
###Toshi = Year
Other Useful Nouns
###Ongaku = Music
###Uta = Song
###Koe = Voice
###Gakkou = School
###Todai = Nickname for Tokyo University
###Onsen = Hot spring
###Hanaji = Nose bleed
###Shawaa = Shower
###Uso = Lie
###Zutto = Forever, A long time
###Kotae = Answer
###Yakusoku = Promise
###Kage = Shadow
###Mirai = Future
###Tanjoubi = Birthday
###Nippon, Nihon = Japan
###Nihon-go = Japanese (language)
###Nihon-jin = Japanese (person)
###Amerika = America
###Ei-go = English (language)
###Amerika-jin = American (person)
###Paati = Party
###Batoru = Battle
###Geemu = Game
###Ribaru = Rival
###Poketto = Pocket

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###Juu = Gun
Time Expressions
###Jikan = Time (in general), Hour
###Fun = Minute
###Byou = Second
###Toki = Time (as in "every time")
###Doko? = Where?

###Tesuto = Test
###Kisu = Kiss
###Kotoba = Words
Interrogatives
###Dare?, Donata? = Who?
###Nani? = What?
### Itte kimasu, Itte mairimasu = (said when
leaving the house)

###Itsu? = When?

### Itte rasshai = (said to someone when they

leave the house)

###Dore? = Which?

### O-kaeri-nasai = (said to someone when they

return home)

###Ikura? = How much?

###Donna? = What kind?
###Nande?, Doushite? = Why?
###Ne(?) = Hey, Right?, Yeah?
###Naze?, Douyatte? = How?, By what means?
###Daremo = No one
###Dareka = Someone
###Dareni = Anyone
###Dokoka = Somewhere
###Dokoni = Anywhere
###Dokonimo = Nowhere
###Nanika = Something
###Nanimo = Nothing
Pronouns
###Atashi = I (female)
###Boku, Ore = I (male)
###Watashi = I (formal)
###Anata = You (formal)
###Omae, Kimi = You (informal)
###Teme, Kisama = You (very impolite)
###Kare = He, Him
###Kanojo = She, Her
###Minna = Everyone
Common Words and Phrases
###Ohayou = Good morning
###Ohayou gozaimasu = Good morning (formal)
###Konnichiwa = Good afternoon, Hello
###Konbanwa = Good evening
###Oyasumi = Good Night
###Oyasumi-nasai = Good night (formal)
###Sayounara = Good-bye
###Ja mata, Dewa mata = See you later
###Ja (ne) = See you (later)
###O-daijini = Take care of yourself
###Gokigenyo = Farewell
###Hai = Yes

###Tadaima = (said when returning home)

###O-genki desu ka? = How are you?
###Ikaga desu ka? = How's it going?
###Hajimemashite = Nice to meet you
###Douzo yoroshiku = My regards
###Genki desu = I'm fine
###Irasshaimase = Welcome
###Ima = Now
###Gomen = Sorry
###Gomen ne = I'm sorry, Pardon me
###Gomen-nasai = I'm sorry, Pardon me (formal)
###Sumimasen = Excuse me, Pardon me
###Itai! = Ow!, Ouch!
###Chikusho, Kuso = Damn it
###Hontou? = Really?
###Saa = Come on
###Ja = Well then...
###Are!, Ara! = Ah!, Oh!
###Kekko desu = No thank you, I'm fine
###Sonna = No way, It can't be
###Masaka = No way, Ridiculous
###Yata! = Hooray!
###Sou = Yeah, Right
###Urusai!, Damare! = Shut up!, Be quiet!
###Arigatou = Thank you
###Arigatou gozaimasu = Thank you (formal)
###Dou itashimashite = You're welcome
###Onegai(shimasu) = Please, I beg you
###Douzo = Please, Help yourself
###Omedetou = Congratulations
### Omedetou gozaimasu = Congratulations
(formal)
###O-tanjoubi
omedetou = Happy birthday
###Kurisumasu omedetou = Merry Christmas
###Shinnen omedetou = Happy New Year
###Aishiteru = I love you
###Anata no o-namae wa? = What's your name?

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###Iie = No
###Dame = No, Don't
### Moshi moshi? = Hello? (as in answering the
phone)

###Kitto = Sure, For sure

###Chotto matte = Wait a moment
###Ganbatte = Do your best, Go for it

###Itadakimasu = (said before eating a meal)

###Gochisousama = (said after eating a meal)

###Yokatta = Thank goodness

###Daijoubu(?) = Are you alright?, It's alright
###Ki o tsukete = Be careful
###Abunai! = Look out!
###Itsumo = Always
###Rokugatsu = June
###Isudemo = Whenever
###Shichigatsu = July
###Subete = Everything
###Hachigatsu = August
Family
###Kugatsu = September
###Kazoku, Go-kazuko = Family
###Juugatsu = October
###Ryoushin, Go-ryoushin = Parents
###Juuichigatsu = November
###Shinseki, Go-shinseki = Relatives
###Juunigatsu = December
###Ko or Kodomo, O-ko-san = Child
###Haru = Spring
###Haha, O-kaa-san = Mother
###Natsu = Summer
###Chichi, O-tou-san = Father
###Aki = Fall
### Ani, O-ni-san = Older brother ("O-ni-san" can ###Fuyu = Winter
also be used to refer to an older male)
### Ane, O-ne-san = Older sister ("O-ne-san" can
also be used to refer to an older female)

Numbers

###Imouto, Imouto-san = Younger sister

###Otouto, Otouto-san = Younger brother
### Kyoudai, Go-kyoudai = Brothers or brothers
and sisters

###Zero, Rei = Zero

###Ichi = One
###Ni = Two

###Shimai, Go-shimai = Sisters

### Sofu, O-ji-san = Grandfather ("O-ji-san" can
also be used to refer to an elderly man)

###San = Three
###Shi, Yon = Four

### Soba, O-ba-san = Grandmother ("O-ba-san"

can also be used to refer to an elderly
woman)
###Mago, O-mago-san = Grandchild
###Otto or Shujin, Go-shujin = Husband
###Kanai or Tsuma, Okusan = Wife
### Musuko, Musuko-san = Son (can also be used
to refer to a younger boy)

###Go = Five

### Musume, Musume-san or O-jou-san =

Daughter (can also be used to refer to a
younger girl)
###Itoko, Itoko-san = Cousin
###Oji, Oji-san = Uncle
###Oba, Oba-san = Aunt
###Oi, Oigo-san = Nephew
###Mei, Meigo-san = Niece
Days, Months, and Seasons
###Nichiyoubi = Sunday
###Getsuyoubi = Monday
###Kayoubi = Tuesday
###Suiyoubi = Wednesday

###Juu = Ten

###Roku = Six
###Shichi, Nana = Seven
###Hachi = Eight
###Ku, Kyuu = Nine

###Ni-jyuu = Twenty
###Ni-jyu-go = Twenty five
###San-jyuu = Thirty
###Yon-jyuu = Forty
###Gou-jyuu = Fifty
###Roku-jyuu = Sixty
###Nana-jyuu = Seventy
###Hachi-jyuu = Eighty
###Kyuu-jyuu = Ninety
###Hyaku = One hundred

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###Mokuyoubi = Thursday
###Kinyoubi = Friday
###Doyoubi = Saturday
###Ichigatsu = January
###Nigatsu = February
###Sangatsu = March
###Shigatsu = April
###Gogatsu = May

###Go-hyaku = Five hundred

###Sen = One thousand
###Roku-sen = Six thousand
###Juu-man = Ten thousand
###Hyakuman = One million
###Hyakuman-ni = One million and two
###Ni-hyakuman = Two million
###Jyuoku = One billion

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