Japanese Loanwords about Expressions and Discourse

The accent mark `è`, `à`, or `ù` in French and other languages.

The symbol @ used in email addresses and other notation.

A loanword with several unrelated senses, including 'upper', 'uppercut', and a stimulant.

A casual goodbye borrowed from Spanish.

A formal or literary goodbye borrowed from French.

Done or created for a specific case, often temporarily.

Anarchy; also used as an adjective meaning anarchic or chaotic.

An appeal, plea, or request; also the quality of being attractive or attention-grabbing.

A prefix meaning against, or a colloquial label for someone who dislikes something.

A phrase meaning 'one, two, three'.

A clipped colloquial shorthand used in several inter- compounds and as a prefix-like form.

An interjection meaning yes.

A welcome greeting or expression of being welcomed.

The annual day for pranks on April 1, or a person tricked on that day.

Exciting; thrilling.

To accompany someone or something, often for protection or guidance.

An abbreviation meaning that similar items continue.

Used to mean 'somewhat' or 'a little'.

Ever; at any time, or in negative and question contexts.

Slang for erotic or pornographic content.

A French-style farewell used in Japanese.

Something all-powerful or, in cards, the highest-value card or a wild card.

A word that imitates a sound.

A romantic relationship at work.

A term used in Japanese as a loanword adjective for things associated with the Orient or East Asia.

A showy display or an array of things in quick succession.

Means only or just; also a historical term for a woman attached to occupation forces.

A proper name used figuratively for an outstanding example of something.

The act of canceling, especially canceling a person publicly or socially.

To stop trying, admit defeat, or surrender.

Standard, correct, or formal English.

A short test or set of questions.

A cross mark or cross symbol.

A German greeting used for good morning.

Casual praise meaning good or nice.

An informal expression of thanks.

An ambiguous area or situation that is neither clearly one thing nor another.

Very good or impressive.

A Latin phrase meaning

The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings.

A remark or response; to comment.

The punctuation mark used before a list, explanation, or quotation.

A pair or duo; a combination of two people or things.

Talk or rumors about other people, often informal and not fully verified.

A sign, signal, or indication; also an autograph or signature.

An expression meaning here and there.

A casual way to say thank you.

A prefix-like use of the to mean quintessential or typical.