Japanese–English dictionary

アン

A en given name. · an

アンカー

(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman. · ankā

アンカーマン

(television) An anchorman or anchorwoman. · ankāman

アンカラ

The capital city of Turkey and the capital of Ankara Province. · ankara

アンカレッジ

A large coastal city in Alaska. · ankarejji

アングラ

(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. · angura

アンクレット

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle. · ankuretto

アンケート

A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey. · ankēto

アンゲラ

A en given name. · angera

アンコール

A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete. · ankōru

アンコール！

(said by audience members after a performance) Please perform again! · ankōru！

アンコウ

Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey. · ankō

アンゴラ

Synonym of angora (cat). · angora

アンゴラウサギ

A rabbit belonging to the Angora rabbit breed, one of the oldest domestic breeds of rabbits in the world, raised chiefly in Europe for its silky and long hair (a subspecies of the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus). · angorausagi

アンサンブル

(collective) A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company. · ansanburu

アンジェ

A city, the capital of Maine-et-Loire department, Pays de la Loire, France. · anje

アンジェーヌ

(theatre, film) A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role. · anjēnu

アンジェラ

A en given name. · anjera

アンズ

A pale yellow-orange colour, like that of an apricot fruit. · anzu

アンゼリカ

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

アンソニー

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages. · ansonī

アンソロジー

A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors. · ansorojī

あんた

(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.] · anta

アンダースコア

A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _. · andāsukoa

アンダーバー

A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _. · andābā

アンダルシア

A historical region and autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain. Capital: Seville. · andarushia

アンダルシアの

Of, from or relating to Andalusia, Spain. · andarushiano

アンダルシア州

A historical region and autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain. Capital: Seville.

アンタレス

Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish. · antaresu

アンチウィルス

(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses. · anchiwirusu

アンチテーゼ

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition. · anchitēze

アンチパターン

(software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice. · anchipatān

アンチヒーロー

(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals. · anchihīrō

アンチョビ

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in sixteen genera, those of the genus Engraulis being widely sold as food. · anchobi

アンチョビー

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in sixteen genera, those of the genus Engraulis being widely sold as food. · anchobī

アンティセミティズム

(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia. · antisemitizumu

アンデッド

(horror and fantasy fiction) A creature that is undead; that is, dead but still animate. · andeddo

アンテナ

(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc. · antena

アンデルセン

A surname from Danish [in turn originating as a patronymic] of Danish and Norwegian origin. · anderusen

アンデレ

The first Apostle in the New Testament. · andere

アンド

(logic) Alternative form of ∧, the conjunction operator. · ando

アントニオ

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages. · antonio

アンドリュー

(countable) A en given name. · andoryū

アントルプルヌール

A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks. [from 1762] · antorupurunūru

アントレプレナー

A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks. [from 1762] · antorepurenā

アンドロイド

(computing, mobile phones) A mobile operating system currently developed by Google. · andoroido

アンドロメダー

(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia. · andoromedā

アンドロメダ座

(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky representing the "chained woman" Andromeda in Greek mythology, which is surrounded by the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus, among others. · andoromedaza

アンドロメデー

(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia. · andoromedē

アントワーヌ

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages. · antowānu

アントワン

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages. · antowan

アンナ

A en given name. · anna

アンナス

(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified. · annasu

アンニュイ

A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression. · annyui

アンバーグリス

A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes. · anbāgurisu

アンパイヤ

(sports, intransitive) To act as an umpire in a game. · anpaiya

アンビエント

(uncountable, music) A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. · anbiento

アンフェタミン

(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine. · anfetamin

アンプル

A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection. · anpuru

アンヘレス

An independent city, the largest city in Pampanga, Philippines. · anheresu

あんぽんたん

(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.] · anpontan

アンモニア

(inorganic compound) A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste. · anmonia

アンモニウム

(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia · anmoniumu

ア式蹴球

(countable) The ball used in any game called "football". · ashikishuukyuu

い

Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun. · i

イーオー

(Greek mythology) The daughter of Inachus river god, and a lover of Zeus, turned by the latter into a heifer. · īō

イーコール

(Greek mythology) The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods. [from late 17th c.] · īkōru

イーサー

(uncountable, physics, historical) Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955). · īsā

イーサネット

A computer network that complies with this set of standards. · īsanetto

イーサリアム

An open source, blockchain-based cryptocurrency network, that features smart contracts. · īsariamu

イーサン

A en given name, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s. · īsan

イースター

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8. · īsutā

イースト

An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines. · īsuto

イースト菌

A compressed cake or dried granules of this substance used for mixing with flour to make bread dough rise. · īsutokin

イーゼル

An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas. · īzeru

イード

Ellipsis of Eid al-Fitr. · īdo

イーベイ

A popular Internet auction website. · ībei

イーリアス

A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer. · īriasu

イーリス

(Greek god) A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows. · īrisu

イアーソーン

(Greek mythology) The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias. · iāsōn

イアン

A en given name, equivalent to English John. · ian

いい

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal. · ii

いいえ

A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome. · iie

イイスス

(historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth. · iisusu

いいね

(Internet, social media, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote. · iine

いいね!

(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet. · iine!

イヴァノヴィチ

A transliteration of the Russian patronymic Ива́нович (Ivánovič, “son of Ivan”). · ivanovichi

いえ

Used to show disagreement, negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition. · ie

イェー

Expressing joy, celebration, glee, etc. · yē

イェーテボリ

A city on the west coast of Sweden, in the province of Västergötland. It is the second-largest city in Sweden. · yētebori

イェール大学

A university in the eastern United States. · yērudaigaku

イェール式

A romanisation scheme originating from Yale University. · yērushiki

イエス

(historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth. · iesu

イエス・キリスト

(historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth. · iesu・kirisuto

イエズス

(historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth. · iezusu

イエズス会士

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

イエッサー

(informal, or, military) Used to express assent, especially to a male superior. · iessā

イエティー

(cryptozoology) An unidentified humanoid animal said to live in the Himalayas. · ietī

イェテボリ

A city on the west coast of Sweden, in the province of Västergötland. It is the second-largest city in Sweden. · yetebori

イエメン

A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Yemen. Capital: Sanaa. · iemen

イェリコ

A city in the West Bank, Palestine. · yeriko

イェリツィン

A transliteration of the Russian surname Е́льцин (Jélʹcin). · yeritsin

イェルサレム

A city in the Holy Land between the Mediterranean Sea and Dead Sea, holy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; the claimed capital city of both Israel and Palestine. · yerusaremu

イオ

(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter, known for its volcanic activity, peppered with about 400 active volcanoes. · io

イオータ

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι). · iōta

いおうしょく

(countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur. · iōshoku

イオタ

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι). · iota

イオン

An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution. · ion

イカ

Any squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened. · ika

イカす

(slang) Amazing. · ikasu

いかだ

A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform. · ikada

イき

A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.] · iki

いきかええｒ7

(ambitransitive) To restore (someone or something) to animation or life; to come back to animation or life.

イギリス

(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic. · igirisu

イギリスの

English-language; of or pertaining to the language, descended from Anglo-Saxon, which developed in England. · igirisuno

イギリスの欧州連合離脱

(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

イギリス人

An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person. · igirisujin

イギリス英語

(chiefly, US) The British English language. · igirisueigo

いく

(intransitive, often vulgar, slang) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate. · iku

イグサ

The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc. · igusa

いくじなし

(sometimes, derogatory, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person. · ikujinashi

いくつか

A certain number, at least two. · ikutsuka

イクラ

Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy. · ikura

いくらか

An indefinite quantity. · ikuraka

いくらかの

Consisting of a number more than one (especially, more than two) but not very many. [from 17th c.] · ikurakano

イグルー

A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow. · igurū

イケア

An international, originally Swedish home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer. · ikea

いけない

Must; need to; to be urged to; to be required to; indicates obligation. · ikenai

イケメン

Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect. · ikemen

イコン

(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels. · ikon

いざ

(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke. · iza

イサアク

(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent. · isaaku

イサク

(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent. · isaku

イザヤ書

A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh. · izayasho

いし

A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon. · ishi

イジェクト

(transitive) To cause (something) to come out of a machine. · ijekuto

イシス

(Egyptian god) An ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, worshiped as the ideal mother and wife and as the matron of nature and magic; also worshiped by (some) Greeks during the Hellenistic period and featured in Greek mythology, and by Romans involved in what was categorized as the Cult of Isis. · ishisu

いじめ

Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person. · ijime

イシュマエル

(Abrahamism, biblical character) The eldest son of Abraham and his wife's handmaiden Hagar who were cast out after the birth of Isaac; traditionally the ancestor of the Arabs via the Ishmaelites. · ishumaeru

いじり回す

(intransitive) To fidget or play; to fuss; to idly amuse oneself, to act aimlessly, idly, or frivolously, particularly out of nervousness or restlessness; see also fiddle with. · ijirimawasu

イスタンブール

A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). · isutanbūru

イスタンブル

A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). · isutanburu

イスラエル

Of, from, or pertaining to Israel or the Israeli people. · isuraeru

イスラエル人

A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.

イスラマバード

The capital city of Pakistan, located within the Islamabad Capital Territory. · isuramabādo

イスラム帝国

Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph. · isuramuteikoku

イスラム教

A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an. · isuramukyō

イスラム教徒

A person who is a follower and believer of Islam. · isuramukyōto

いずれにしても

Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.] · izurenishitemo

いずれも

(literally) All the things under discussion. · izuremo