Reference


 1)     ¥ 30,680: roughly $400.00.

2)     Bokken: A wooden sword used to practice martial arts. Not to be confused with a shinai, which is made of bamboo.

3)    Masaka!: Japanese for ‘No Way’

4)     Bento: The eastern equivalent of a lunch box. It has many compartments for different foods and dip. A woman will send many hours preparing bentos for her children, siblings, spouse or friend; this shows a woman’s worthiness.

5)     Itadakimasu: Eastern equivalent of saying a prayer before eating.

6)     Ne-chan: Japanese for Older Sister

7)     Onigiri: Rice balls filled with many ingredients and wrapped in nori (Seaweed)

8)     Yakuza: The mafia of Japan.

9)     Honto Gomen: Japanese for I’m so/very sorry

10)  Panku: Japanese for Punk

11)  Purinsu: Japanese for Prince

12)  Baka: Japanese for Idiot/Stupid

13)  Ittai Nani: Japanese for Ow, what the hell?!


14)  Furoshiki: Peice of cloth used to transport items; mainly food and bentos.


15)  ramune: Japanese cardonated beverage known for its unique neck and marble.


16)  Rettsugo: Japanese for Lets go


17)  Oy: Japanese for Hey! Used in an angry manner and considered rude if used with strangers.


18)  Damane yo: Japanese for Shut up


19)  Isogo: Japanese for Hurry


20)  Shizumeru: Japanese for Clam down


21)  moichido: Japanese for again


22)  Un: Japanese for yeah

 

23)  Shinjiranai: Japanese for Unbeleviable

 

24)  Burakkushīpu: Black Sheep; name of the band the older brothers are apart of.

 

25)  Itai: Japanese for Ouch/It hurts

 

26)  Ima: Japanese for Now

 

27)  Iie: Japanese for No

 

28)  Oye: Spanish for Hey

 

29)  Sounee: Japanese for Well

 

30)  Himeji: City in Japan, where the begenning of the story takes place.

 

31)  Umma: Korean for Mother

 

32)  Mo: Japanese for Well

 

33)  Gambatte: Japanese for do your best (Feminen)

 

34)  Oyasuminasai: Japanese for goodnight

 

35)  Match: Carbonated Japanese soda

 

36)  Nani: Japanese for what?

 

37)  desgraciado: Spanish for disgrace

 

38)  pusnaegi: Korean for punk

 

39)  Imma: Korean for you

 

40)  Bloody Mary: A drink normally consumed to cure hangovers. Normally tomato juice, vodka and a celery stalk but other things can be added.

 

41)  Noona: Korean for Older Sister. Used when speaking to a biological sister or a woman you look up to. Used when a younger boy is speaking only.

 

42)  Legal Drinking Age: In Japan: 20. In South Korea: 20 

 

43)  Ame-Ssi: Western equivalent to Mr/Mrs/Miss

 

44) Incense: A thin wooden stick that when burned puts off a purifying odor. Used at funerals, shrines and daily life. Western equivalent is a candle.

45)  Kawaiiness: Ame made up a word. Kawaii means cute in Japanese

 

46)  Yamete yo: Japanese for Stop it

 

47)  Geuman: Korean for stop it

 

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