Japanese–English dictionary

シエーナ

A city and comune, the capital of the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. · shiēna

シェーバー

A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor. · shēbā

ジェームズ

A en given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan. · jēmuzu

ジェーン

A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century. · jēn

ジェイ

The name of the Latin-script letter J/j. · jei

シェイクスピア

William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. · sheikusupia

ジェイソン

A en given name. · jeison

ジェイド

A en given name. · jeido

シェイフ

The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe. · sheifu

ジェイムズ

A en given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan. · jeimuzu

シェイラ

A en given name. · sheira

ジェシカ

A en given name. · jeshika

ジェスイット

(Catholicism) A member of the Society of Jesus. · jesuitto

シエスタ

(countable) A nap, especially an afternoon one taken during the hottest part of the day in some cultures. · shiesuta

ジェスチャー

(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. · jesuchā

ジェスチャーゲーム

game · jesuchāgēmu

ジェダイ

(Star Wars) One of a fictional order of beings from the Star Wars universe who are gifted with heightened awareness of the Force. · jedai

ジェット

(mathematics) an operation that takes a differentiable function f and produces a polynomial, the Taylor polynomial (truncated Taylor series) of f, at each point of its domain. · jetto

ジェットエンジン

A rocket engine. · jettoenjin

ジェットコースター

An amusement ride consisting of a train on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns. · jettokōsutā

シエナ

A city and comune, the capital of the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. · shiena

シエナ土

(countable) A form of clay containing iron and manganese.

シエナ市

A city and comune, the capital of the province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy.

シエナ県

A province of Tuscany, Italy.

シエナ色

(countable, and, uncountable) A light reddish-brown colour.

ジェニー

A en given name. · jenī

ジェノア

A port city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Genoa and the region of Liguria, Italy. · jenoa

ジェノヴァ

A port city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Genoa and the region of Liguria, Italy. · jenova

ジェノサイド

The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality. · jenosaido

シェフ

The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment. · shefu

ジェファーソン

(countable) A en given name. · jefāson

シェヘラザード

A en given name. · sheherazādo

ジェラート

An Italian variant of ice cream made from milk and sugar, combined with other flavourings. The ingredients are supercooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form. · jerāto

ジェラシー

(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude. · jerashī

シェラック

A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc. · sherakku

ジェラルディン

A en given name. · jerarudin

シェラン

The largest island of Denmark. · sheran

シェリー

(uncountable) A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere. · sherī

シェリー酒

(uncountable) A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, or a similar wine produced elsewhere. · sherīshu

ジェリコ

A city in the West Bank, Palestine. · jeriko

シェリフ

(US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected. · sherifu

ジェル

A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal. · jeru

ジェルミナール

(historical) The seventh month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the vernal equinox (March 21 or 22) and ending on April 19 or 20. · jerumināru

ジェローム

A en given name. · jerōmu

ジェンガ

(games) A game where players take turns removing wooden blocks from a stack formed brickwise, the loser being the player whose actions cause the tower to collapse. · jenga

ジェンダー

Identification as a man, a woman, or something else, and association with a (social) role or set of behavioral and cultural traits, clothing, etc; a category to which a person belongs on this basis. (Compare gender role, gender identity.) [from 20th c.] · jendā

ジェンダークィア

(LGBTQ, sometimes, offensive) Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender identity which is not represented by the gender binary. · jendākuia

ジェントルマン

Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. · jentoruman

しお

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative. · shio

シオニスト

An advocate of Zionism. [1890s] · shionisuto

シオン

A municipality and town, the capital of Valais canton, Switzerland. · shion

しか

(obsolete) Only; solely; merely. · shika

シガー

A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked. · shigā

シカゴ

A large city, the county seat of Cook County, in northeastern Illinois, United States, located on Lake Michigan. · shikago

しかし

But, except. · shikashi

しかめっ面

A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain. · shikamettsura

しかめる

The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. · shikameru

しかも

(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said. · shikamo

しかる

(transitive) To chide or scold vehemently. · shikaru

ジギタリス

Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant. · jigitarisu

ジグ

(music) A light, brisk musical movement; a gigue. · jigu

ジグザグ

in a zigzag manner or pattern · jiguzagu

ジグザグに進む

To move or to twist in a zigzag manner.

しくしく

To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy. · shikushiku

ジグソー

A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal. · jigusō

シグナル

A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action. · shigunaru

シグマ

The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets (Σ, σ), the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient. · shiguma

シクロアルカン

(organic compound) Any saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon. · shikuroarukan

シクロヘキサン

(organic compound) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid. · shikurohekisan

シコる

(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm. · shikoru

ジゴロ

A man who has a sexual relationship with a woman from whom he receives payment; a prostitute. · jigoro

じじい

(informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man. · jijii

シシウド

A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica). · shishiudo

シジュウカラ

Parus minor, a small bird of the tit family Paridae · shijuukara

シシリー

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily. · shishirī

シシリー島

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily.

しし座

A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 14 popes. · shishiza

シスター

A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun. · shisutā

シスターボーイ

(sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) An effeminate boy or man. · shisutābōi

システム

(physiology) A set of body organs having a particular function. · shisutemu

シソーラス

A publication that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms and other semantic relations) for the words of a given language. · shisōrasu

しそこなう

(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook. · shisokonau

した

In or to a lower or subordinate position, or a position beneath or below something, physically or figuratively. · shita

シタール

(musical instruments) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber. · shitāru

したら

At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if. · shitara

シチュー

(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.] · shichū

シチリア

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily. · shichiria

シチリアの

Of, from or relating to Sicily, Italy. · shichiriano

シチリア島

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily.

シチリア州

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily.

シチリア語

Of, from or relating to Sicily, Italy.

シッ

(intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping. · shi

しっかり

In a reliable manner. · shikkari

しっかりした

(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.] · shikkarishita

しっかりと

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.]. · shikkarito

シック

Elegant, stylish. · shikku

シックス

The digit or figure 6. · shikkusu

ジッグラト

(archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories · jiggurato

じっくり

With care; attentively, circumspectly. · jikkuri

しつこい

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go. · shitsukoi

シッシ

(informal, demeaning) Go away! Clear off! · shisshi

シッダールタ

A en given name used by followers of various faiths of India; notably, the personal name of Buddha. · shiddāruta

しっと

(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude. · shitto

シットコム

Situation comedy. · shittokomu

しっとり

Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.] · shittori

ジップコード

(US) A postal code, especially for addresses served by the US Postal Service, consisting of a five- or nine-figure number. · jippukōdo

シティ

(UK) The United Kingdom's financial industries, which are principally based in the City of London. · shiti

してもいい

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.] · shitemoii

シドニー

(uncountable) A major port city, the state capital of New South Wales, Australia, and the most populous city in Australia. · shidonī

しない

A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement, denial, refusal, or disapproval. · shinai

しないように

For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case. · shinaiyōni

シナイ半島

A peninsula in eastern Egypt, and the only part of the country located in Asia.

シナイ山

A mountain in Sinai Peninsula; the location where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments from God.

しなければいけない

(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary. · shinakerebaikenai

シナゴーグ

(countable, Judaism) A place of worship for Jews or Samaritans. · shinagōgu

シナジー

(figurative) Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes. · shinajī

シナモン

Containing cinnamon, or having a cinnamon taste. · shinamon

シナモン味の

Containing cinnamon, or having a cinnamon taste.

シナリオ

(dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work. · shinario

シナロア

A state of Mexico. · shinaroa

シニアカー

An electric-powered scooter, similar in use to a wheelchair, that is specially designed for disabled and/or elderly people. · shiniakā

シニシズム

(countable) A scornfully pessimistic comment or act. · shinishizumu

シニヨン

A roll of hair worn at the back of the head. · shiniyon

ㇱニン

place mentioned in the Bible

シネマティック

Of or relating to the cinema. · shinematikku

ジハード

(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims. · jihādo

しばしば

(informal) Often; frequently. · shibashiba

シバ王

(biblical) A former kingdom in the Red Sea region. An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa. Frequently equated with ancient Saba.

ジビエ

(uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food. · jibie

シビレ

The pancreas or thymus gland of an animal, especially a lamb or calf, as food. · shibire

シビレる

(figuratively) Emotionally thrilling; electrifying. · shibireru

シブい

(slang) Amazing. · shibui

ジフィリス

(disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. · jifirisu

シフォン

A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton. · shifon

ジプシー

(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny. · jipushī

ジフテリア

(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. · jifuteria

シフトレバー

A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking. · shifutorebā

シフト勤務

A mode of employment in which sets of workers are rotated to maintain a continuous 24/7 operation; usually, with a system of three 8-hour shifts (24 ÷ 3 = 8): first shift, second shift, and third shift.

ジブラルタル

A peninsula, city, and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, at the southern end of Iberia. · jiburarutaru

シベリア

The region of Russia in Asia, stretching from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean. · shiberia

シボレー

A vehicle of this make. · shiborē

しまった

(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. · shimatta

シマリス

Any of the subtribe Tamiina of small, striped rodents; they are found in North America, with the exception of the Siberian chipmunk which is found primarily in Asia. · shimarisu

ジミー

A en given name, also used as a formal given name. · jimī

シミーズ

A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie. · shimīzu

シミター

A sword of Persian origin that features a curved blade. · shimitā

シミュレートする

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of. · shimyurētosuru

シミレ

A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as. · shimire

ジム

A en given name. · jimu

シムラー

A city and district, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, India. · shimurā