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Japanese slang, grouped by context.

Start with the kind of conversation you are having. Each topic guide compares related expressions and links to examples, nuance, and references.

Learn Japanese chat slang for agreement, laughter, possibility, quick replies, and dramatic reactions, with examples and tone notes.

Compare Japanese feeling words ぴえん, エモい, 尊い, and メロい, from playful sadness to nostalgia, affection, and a swooning reaction.

Understand Japanese fan vocabulary for your favorite, a hobby you get absorbed in, the community around it, and praise for someone’s overall look.