ThariGoThariGo Slang Lexicon
Arc, The n. The Kyoto Arcology, also see “The K-Arc” Arcs n. people that live in The Arcology.
Bosozuki n. (jpn) Lit. a "street samurai.", can refer to a Blackcloak or any sword-bearing person on the street. The Bosozuki might be a reference to Prince Benedict. Bushi n. 1. (jpn) Honor or Code of Honor. 2. Samurai or someone that considers themselves such. Bushido n. (jpn) 1.Way of the Warrior, ancient Samurai code of conduct. 2. Sometimes used to refer to the “codes of conduct” of a street gang.
Domo Arigato (jpn) Lit. "thank you." duck). Dō (Doh) n. (jpn) Lit. The Way, sometimes added to the end of mundane activities. “Driving-Do” or “Gun-Do”
Ecchi adj. (jpn) Lewd, Sexy, Lascivious or Naughty
Futokoro-Gatana n. (jpn) A right-hand man. Lit. "blossom dagger," he who'd kill you if you were in too much pain to complete sepuku.
Gaijin n., adj. (jpn) Lit. Non-Japanese or foreigner, ie. a "Westerner." Often used derogatorily. Gambatte Kudasai n. (jpn) Lit. "good luck." Giri n. (jpn) Lit. "debt of honor, duty, or obligation." Gomasuri n. (jpn) Lit. "a sycophant," ie. one who is a servile, self-seeking flatterer. Gomi n. (jpn) Lit. "junk or garbage." Japanese slang term for any site that has been reclaimed and built on. Gumi n. (jpn) The Yakuza syndicate. Lit. "extended family."
Hai (jpn) Lit. "yes." (Unless the question was phrased negatively, then it's "no.") See, Iie. Hentai n. (jpn) 1. Lit. metamorphosis 2. adj. abnormal 3. slang. sexually deviant or perverted. Also, fetish pornography Hikinuku v. (jpn) To kidnap, Lit. "to extract." Hoi (slang) A familiar form of greeting meaning, "hi" or "hello."
Iie (jpn) Lit. "no." (Unless the question was phrased positively, then it's "yes.") See, Hai.
Jihyo n. (jpn) Lit. "a letter of resignation."
Kambu Atsukai n. (jpn) Lit. "low-level executives;" ie. sararimen. Kamikaze n. (jpn) Lit. "divine wind." 1. Any suicide pilot; 2. A taxi driver; 3. An amphetamine often considered a “combat drug”. K-Arc n. The Kyoto Arcology Kawaru n., adj. (jpn) Lit. "to alter." A derogatory term for metahumans. Kobun n. (jpn) A member of a Yakuza clan. Koban Wa (jpn) Lit. "good evening." Konnichi Wa (jpn) Lit. "good afternoon." -Kun (jpn) Lit. a familiar, almost paternal, name suffix/form of address. Kuromaku n. (jpn) Lit. "black curtain" A fixer (from the operator of puppets who stands behind a black stage).
Mushi n. (jpn) Lit. "a glitch." Muzak-Man n. A derogatory term for a musician who has sold out to an entertainment corp.
Neh (jpn) A word appended to the end of Japanese sentences, meaning "...right?" or "...is it not so?" Ninja n., adj. Of or relating to a freelanced assassin (cf. samurai). NukeGake (jpn) 1. Lit. a warrior who sneaks out from camp to attack the enemy solo, thus gaining personal honor. 2. a glory hound
Ohayo Gozaimasu (jpn) Lit. "good morning." Omae (jpn) Lit. "you (informal)." A familiar form of address. Omake n. (jpn) Lit. Extra or Bonus Otaku n. (jpn) Anyone with an obsessive interest, a fanboy or fangirl. Oyabun n. (jpn) The head of a Yakuza clan.
Rakusho-dayo! x. (jpn) Lit. "No problem!" Ronin n. (jpn) A freelanced assassin or mercenary, usually considered untrustworthy.
Samurai n. (jpn) A mercenary or muscle for hire. The term implies an honor code. -San (jpn) A respectful form of address or title. Lit. "Mr, Mrs, Ms, Sir, or Madam." Sarariman n. (jpn) A corporate employee, from the Pidgin-English pronunciation of "salaryman." Seppuku n. (jpn) Lit. the traditional, ritual, Japanese suicide. Also, harakiri. Shaikujin n. (jpn) Lit. "a member of society." 1. An honest citizen; 2. A corporate employee. Shataku n. (jpn) Lit. "company house." v. See, fuse. So ka (jpn) Lit. "I understand" or "I get it." Soykaf n. A generic name for any ersatz coffee substitute made from soybeans.
Tanj! x. A mild expletive decrying "the unfairness of it all." From the acronym, "There Ain't No Justice!" Tanstaafl! x. An abbreviation for "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch," meaning, "ya gotta pay as ya go."
Wakarimasu-ka? (jpn) Lit. "do you understand?" Wakatta (jpn) Lit. "all right, I understand." n. A passive, defensive, IC program, primarily concerned with tagging & locating a perp's cyberdeck. Wysiwyg ("Wizzy-wig") adj. Lit. "no nonsense." From the acronym, "What You See Is What You Get."
Yak n., adj. (jpn) Of or relating to the Yakuza, either the syndicate as a whole, a clan in particular, or a clan member.
Zaibatsu n. (jpn) Lit. corporation or group thereof |
