List: euphemistic
Words or phrases that are used to substitute for harsh or unpleasant terms, often to make them more socially acceptable or less offensive.
popular gikun or jukujikun search-only kana form search-only kanji form JLPT N3 usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb intransitive verb ใช adjective adjective (generic) humble language euphemistic
- mischief, prank, trick, practical joke
- mischievous, naughty
- pastime, hobby
- playing with (e.g. a lighter), fooling around with, messing around with, amusing oneself with, tampering with
- lewd behaviour, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, molestation, rape
gairaigo waseigo English origin euphemistic noun noun (generic)
- carbon dioxide asphyxiation chamber for pets, pet gas chamber
euphemistic expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to have sex, to have a physical relationship
noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb colloquial euphemistic
- muzzling (someone), gagging, forcing (someone) to keep quiet (about something)
- silencing (someone), killing (someone) to prevent them from revealing something
expression ใ adjective adjective (generic) euphemistic
- a little difficult, slightly hard
- not feasible, not possible
euphemistic expression noun noun (generic)
- sexual intercourse, sex
noun noun (generic) euphemistic
- ladies' day, promotional scheme through which women are offered discounts on certain days (e.g. at cinemas)
- menstruation
expression noun noun (generic) euphemistic
- Girls' Day, Dolls' Festival, Hinamatsuri
- menstrual day, menstrual period
search-only kanji form euphemistic expression noun noun (generic)
- being completely naked, (in) one's birthday suit
search-only kanji form euphemistic noun noun (generic)
- unregulated drug, designer drug, legal drug