List: colloquial
Words not used in formal speech, writing or paralinguistics.
popular noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ verb (generic) noun (generic) transitive verb noun sports colloquial
- to keep (e.g. the lead), to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.)
- to put aside (for someone), to save (e.g. a seat)
- to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.), to retain possession
- to hold service (in tennis)
- person one is dating while hoping for someone better
popular JLPT N1 noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ baseball abbreviation colloquial
- catch, catching, obtaining (e.g. information), receiving (e.g. radio transmission or phone call)
- catch
- shop tout, puller-in
- catching (in swimming and boating), catching the water
- catcher
- call waiting
popular noun noun (generic) prefix abbreviation computing colloquial
- giga-, 10^9
- gigabyte, GB
- data traffic (esp. on mobile phone)
gairaigo English origin popular noun noun (generic) colloquial
- gyaru, (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing
- gal, girl, young woman
popular noun noun (generic) colloquial
- crater
- pockmark
popular noun noun (generic) colloquial ใช adjective adjective (generic)
- core
- core, hardcore, all-out, passionate
popular colloquial abbreviation noun noun (generic)
- party, social event, get-together, mixer
gairaigo Dutch origin popular JLPT N1 noun noun (generic) colloquial
- compass (for drawing circles, etc.), pair of compasses
- (mariner's) compass
- length of one's stride, length of one's legs
gairaigo waseigo English origin popular sports noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ intransitive verb colloquial
- reaching the winning post, reaching the finish, making the goal
- getting married
popular JLPT N1 colloquial interjection
- thank you, thanks