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Tae Kim learn-hiragana-katakana.com Japanese Slang Last updated: 8 July 2013 Find a list a common Japanese slang expressions and patois below. Most of these phrases are used extensively in daily life. Note that some of them are very rude. We will continually work on expanding this list. If you happen to know any other colloquial phrases or expressions, please share them with us. Browse the list by clicking the initial letters. Ahō, aho 【あほ】 - An insult along the lines of "stupid" or "idiot". Baba 【ばば】 - An insulting way to say old lady. Chibi-debu - a short fat personChikusho 【ちくしょ】 - A basic Japanese equivalent of "Damn it!". Daijoubu 【大丈夫】 - A normal word but useful for saying anything from "I'm ok." to "I don't need any more food." Ee 【ええ】 (Falling tone) - Used in conversation to acknowledge that you are listening (something important in Japanese conversation). Faito! Gomen ne 【ごめんね】 - An informal way of saying "I am sorry". Ha, Ha 【は、は】 - The older generation's filler. Kai 【かい】 - A colloquial way of saying "desu ka".