Japanese–English dictionary

ネックレス

(jewelry) An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached. · nekkuresu

ネッシー

(informal, cryptozoology) The Loch Ness monster. · nesshī

ネット

The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems. · netto

ネットに接続する

(transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.

ネットブック

(computing) An economical notebook computer able to access the Internet. · nettobukku

ネットワーク

A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them. · nettowāku

ネバ

A river in Russia, on which the Saint Petersburg city is placed. · neba

ネパール

A country in South Asia, located between China and India. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Capital and largest city: Kathmandu. · nepāru

ネバダ

A state in the western United States. Capital: Carson City. Largest city: Las Vegas. · nebada

ネバネバしたもの

(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen. · nebanebashitamono

ネプチューン

(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆. · nepuchūn

ネプトゥーン

(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆. · neputūn

ネプトゥヌス

(Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology. · neputunusu

ねまき

A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in. · nemaki

ネメシス

(Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution. · nemeshisu

ネル

(uncountable) A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers. · neru

ネルー

A surname from Hindi. · nerū

ネロ

Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. · nero

の

The edible fruit of the hawthorn. · no

ノード

(astronomy) The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋. · nōdo

ノートパソコン

(computing) A laptop computer. · nōtopasokon

ノーム

(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining. · nōmu

ノイズ

(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant. · noizu

ノイローゼ

(dated, pathology, ;, current in, _, psychology, and) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society. [from the 1700s] · noirōze

ノエル

(literary, or, old-fashioned) Christmas. · noeru

ノキア

A town and municipality of Pirkanmaa, Finland, near Tampere. · nokia

のけ者

One that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper. [from 14th c.] · nokemono

のこぎり

A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal. · nokogiri

ノスタルジー

(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.] · nosutarujī

ノスタルジア

(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.] · nosutarujia

ノストラダムス

A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s. · nosutoradamusu

のたくる

(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm. · notakuru

のちに

Behind; later in time; following. · nochini

ノッカー

(architectural elements) A knocker mounted on a door. · nokkā

ノック

(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. · nokku

ノックアウト

The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO. · nokkuauto

ノックスヴィル

The name of a number of places in the United States of America: · nokkusuviru

ノックスビル

The name of a number of places in the United States of America: · nokkusubiru

ノッチ

A V-shaped cut. · notchi

ノット

(colloquial) One mile per hour, as a measure of speed. · notto

ので

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. · node

のど飴

A small, medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to relieve coughing symptoms temporarily. · nodoame

のに

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession. · noni

のぼせる

(transitive) To set down (food or drink) on the table to be eaten; to bring (food, drink) to a person. [from 15th c.] · noboseru

のぼせ上がり

(obsolete) The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; madness.

のほど

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree. · nohodo

のほどに

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree. · nohodoni

のままである

(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality. · nomamadearu

のままでいる

(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality. · nomamadeiru

ノミ

A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities. · nomi

ノミネート

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office. · nominēto

のように

Similar to, reminiscent of. · noyōni

ノリッチ

An unincorporated community in McHenry County, North Dakota, named after Norwich, England. · noritchi

ノルウェー

A country in Scandinavia in Northern Europe. Official name: Kingdom of Norway. · noruwē

ノルウェー人

A native of Norway. · noruwējin

ノルウェー語

Of or pertaining to Norway (the country). · noruwēgo

ノルマ

That which is normal or typical. · noruma

ノレバン

(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music. · noreban

のろい

Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting. · noroi

ノンアルコール

Containing no more than trace amounts of alcohol. · non'arukōru

ノンケ

(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse. · nonke

ノンケの

A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism. · nonkeno

ノンストップ

Without stopping; without interruption or break. · nonsutoppu

のんびり

Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty. · nonbiri

ノンフィクション

Written works intended to give facts, or true accounts of real things and events. Often used attributively. · nonfikushon

の中に

In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

の中の

Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]

の前

Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]

の日

An observance lasting for a day, such as an annual holiday.

は

About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters, documents, emails and case law. · ha

バー

To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe. · bā

パーウ

A commune of the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. · pāu

パーカ

(clothing) A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind. · pāka

バーガー

(informal) A hamburger. · bāgā

パーキング

Space in which to park a car or other vehicle, such as a parking lot or curbside parking. · pākingu

バークリー

A city in Alameda County, California. · bākurī

ハーケンクロイツ

(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism. · hākenkuroitsu

パーサー

(computing) A computer program that parses. · pāsā

バーザーカー

(historical) A Norse warrior who purportedly fought in a trance-like frenzy; a berserk. · bāzākā

バーサス

Against; in opposition to. · bāsasu

パージ

A forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity. · pāji

パーシモン

The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American). · pāshimon

バージョン

A specific form or variation of something. · bājon

バージル

(mainly US) A en given name. · bājiru

バージン

A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or (uncommonly) an animal that has never mated. · bājin

パーズ

(computing, linguistics) An act of parsing; a parsing. · pāzu

バースデー

The anniversary of the day on which something is created. · bāsudē

パーセンテージ

The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole. · pāsentēji

バーチャル

Simulated in a computer and/or online. · bācharu

バーツ

The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang. · bātsu

ハーデース

(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god. · hādēsu

パーティション

A vertical structure that divides a room. · pātishon

ハーテビースト

A type of grassland antelope, Alcelaphus buselaphus, native to parts of Africa. · hātebīsuto

バーテン

One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.] · bāten

バーテンダー

One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.] · bātendā

ハード

(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software. · hādo

ハードウェア

(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software. · hādowea

パートナー

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest. · pātonā

パートナーシップ

An association of two or more people to conduct a business · pātonāshippu

ハードル

(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race. · hādoru

バーナー

An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking. · bānā

バーノン

A town and village in New York. · bānon

ハーバー

(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading. · hābā

ハーバード

A surname transferred from the given name. · hābādo

バービー

A tall, slender female fashion doll. · bābī

ハーフ

Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect. · hāfu

ハープーン

A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish. · hāpūn

ハープシコード

(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music. · hāpushikōdo

ハーフボトル

A bottle of wine containing 37.5 centiliters, half the volume of a standard 75-centiliter bottle; a demi. · hāfubotoru

ハーフリング

(fantasy) A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit. · hāfuringu

バーベキュー

A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium. · bābekyū

バーベナ

Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain. · bābena

バーベル

A wide steel bar with premeasured weights affixed to either end, with the central span open for the hands of the weightlifter. · bāberu

バーボン

A serving of bourbon whiskey. · bābon

パーマ

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm. · pāma

パーマにする

To give hair a perm, using heat, chemicals etc. · pāmanisuru

バーミーズ

(zoology) A medium-sized, short-haired domestic cat of a breed originating in Thailand. · bāmīzu

バーミューダ

An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the North Atlantic Ocean, 580 nautical miles (1074 kilometers) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. · bāmyūda

ハーモニー

(music) Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord. · hāmonī

ハーモニカ

A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note. · hāmonika

バーモント

A state of the United States. · bāmonto

バーラタ

(chiefly, India, poetic) India: the Republic of India. · bārata

バーラト

(chiefly, India, poetic) India: the Republic of India. · bārato

バーリーコーン

(obsolete) The length of such a grain; a unit of length of approximately one third (or sometimes one quarter) of an inch or eight millimetres, still used as a basis for shoe sizes. · bārīkōn

パーリア

(India) A member of the lowest and most discriminated caste in traditional Indian society. · pāria

ハーリド

A en given name. · hārido

パーリヤ

(India) A member of the lowest and most discriminated caste in traditional Indian society. · pāriya

パーリ語

A Middle Indo-Aryan language of north India, closely related to Sanskrit; the sacred language of Theravāda Buddhism. [from 1690s] · pārigo

バール

A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, slightly less than atmospheric pressure at sea level. · bāru

パールヴァティー

(Hinduism) A Hindu goddess, the goddess of love, devotion and power; nominally the second consort of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and rejuvenation. · pāruvatī

バーレーン

An archipelago, island, and country in West Asia in the Persian Gulf. Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain. Capital: Manama. · bārēn

バーレイン

An archipelago, island, and country in West Asia in the Persian Gulf. Official name: Kingdom of Bahrain. Capital: Manama. · bārein

ハーレム

A city and municipality, the capital of North Holland, Netherlands. · hāremu

ハーン

(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages. · hān

ばあ

A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly. · baa

はい

All right, acceptable, permitted. · hai

はい?

Often used when someone does not understand what another person says. · hai?

バイーア

A state of the Northeast Region, Brazil. Capital: Salvador. · baīa

バイアグラ

(pharmaceutical drug) A brand name of the drug sildenafil citrate, used to treat erectile dysfunction. [from 1990s] · baiagura

バイアスロン

(winter sports, uncountable) Racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; (countable) a particular instance of such a race. · baiasuron

バイアル

A glass or plastic vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals. · baiaru

バイエルン

A historic region, former duchy, former kingdom, and modern state of Germany; the modern state includes parts of historical Swabia and Franconia as well as historical Bavaria. · baierun

バイエルン州

A historic region, former duchy, former kingdom, and modern state of Germany; the modern state includes parts of historical Swabia and Franconia as well as historical Bavaria.

バイエルン方言

A German dialect spoken in Bavaria (a state of southern West Germany) and Austria, which varies considerably across different regions.

バイエルン語

A German dialect spoken in Bavaria (a state of southern West Germany) and Austria, which varies considerably across different regions.

ぱいおつ

(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human. · paiotsu

バイオテクノロジー

The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications. · baiotekunorojī

パイオニア

One who goes before, as into the wilderness, preparing the way for others to follow. · paionia

バイオハザード

A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste. · baiohazādo

バイオリニスト

A person who plays the violin. · baiorinisuto