Japanese–English dictionary

ロジャー

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · rojā

ロシュフォール

A city and commune of Charente-Maritime department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. · roshufōru

ロジン

(organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components. · rojin

ロスター

A list of individuals or groups, usually for an organization of some kind such as military officers and enlisted personnel enrolled in a particular unit; a muster roll; a sports team, with the names of players who are eligible to be placed in the lineup for a particular game; or a list of students officially enrolled in a school or class. · rosutā

ロストフ

A city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. · rosutofu

ロズンジ

A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat. · rozunji

ロゼ

(countable) A serving of such wine. · roze

ロゼワイン

(countable) A serving of such wine. · rozewain

ロック

Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks. · rokku

ロックアウト

(labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing. · rokkuauto

ロックスター

A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status. · rokkusutā

ロックダウン

The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic. · rokkudaun

ロットワイラー

A very large muscular breed of dog of German origin with black fur and tanned markings. · rottowairā

ロティ

A kind of unleavened flatbread commonly consumed in South Asia and the Caribbean. · roti

ロデオ

(sports) A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock. · rodeo

ロト

(biblical character) A nephew of Abraham in the Bible and Quran. · roto

ロナルド

A en given name. · ronarudo

ロバ

A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse. · roba

ロバータ

A en given name. · robāta

ロバート

(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic. · robāto

ロバストネス

The quality of being robust. · robasutonesu

ロビー

An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor. · robī

ロビン

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic. · robin

ロボット

A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one). · robotto

ロボット工学

The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application · robottokōgaku

ロボティックス

The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application · robotikkusu

ロマ

A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage. · roma

ロマニー語

The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani. · romanīgo

ロマン

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc. · roman

ロマンス

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc. · romansu

ロマンチシズム

A romantic quality, spirit or action. · romanchishizumu

ロマンチスト

An advocate or follower of romanticism. · romanchisuto

ロマンチック

Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. [from 18th c.] · romanchikku

ロマンチックな愛

A story, novel, film, etc., centred around an idealized love relationship.

ロマンチックラブ

A story, novel, film, etc., centred around an idealized love relationship. · romanchikkurabu

ロマンティスト

An advocate or follower of romanticism. · romantisuto

ロマン主義

(arts, music) An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century, peaking from 1800 to 1850, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all the past and nature, preferring the medieval rather than the classical. · romanshugi

ロマ語

The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani. · romago

ロミオ

(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet. · romio

ロムニー

One of a particular English breed of small sheep with long wool and horns. · romunī

ロムる

(Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent. · romuru

ロメオ

(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet. · romeo

ロリ

A young girl who is sexually alluring. · rori

ロリータ

(fashion) A fashion style originating in Japan, based on Victorian and Edwardian clothing styles, and having a cute aesthetic. · rorīta

ロリタ

A en given name. · rorita

ロレーヌ

A cultural region, former administrative region, and former duchy in eastern France; since 2016 part of the region of Grand Est region. · rorēnu

ロレンス

A en given name. · rorensu

ロワール

The longest river in France, passing (from southeast to northwest) through the departments of Ardèche, Haute-Loire, Loire, Saône-et-Loire, Allier, Nièvre, Cher, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Indre-et-Loire, Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique. · rowāru

ロンドン

The capital city of the United Kingdom; the capital city of England, within Greater London. Situated on the tidal River Thames in southeast England, with a metropolitan population of more than 13,000,000. · rondon

ロンドン地下鉄

The London underground railway system.

ワーク

Labour, occupation, job. · wāku

ワークアウト

An exercise session; a period of physical exercise. · wākuauto

ワークショップ

A brief, intensive course of education for a small group, emphasizing interaction and practical problem solving. · wākushoppu

ワークステーション

(computing) A desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics. · wākusutēshon

ワークスペース

(computing) A file (or system of files) in which related software and data can be manipulated or developed in isolation from others. · wākusupēsu

ワークベンチ

A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc. · wākubenchi

ワースト

Most inferior; doing the least good. · wāsuto

ワード

(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch. · wādo

ワードローブ

A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture. · wādorōbu

ワールド

(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs. · wārudo

わあ

An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure. · waa

ワイ

A Thai greeting wherein the palms are brought together in front of the face or chest, sometimes accompanied with a bow. · wai

ワイオミング

A state of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Cheyenne. · waiomingu

ワイオミング州

A state of the United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Cheyenne.

ワイシャツ

(US) A collared shirt with buttons worn as part of a formal, business or business casual outfit. · waishatsu

わいせつ

A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise. · waisetsu

ワイドスクリーン

(film) Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio. · waidosukurīn

ワイド画面

(film) Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio.

ワイナリー

A place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine. · wainarī

ワイバーン

(heraldiccharge, mythology, fantasy) A draconian creature possessing wings, only two legs and usually a barbed tail. · waibān

ワイヤー

A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable. · waiyā

ワイヤレス

Not having any wires. · waiyaresu

ワイン

An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%. · wain

ワインオープナー

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm. · wain'ōpunā

ワインカラー

(uncountable) The color of red wine, a deep reddish purple. · wainkarā

ワイン醸造所

A place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine.

ワオ

An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure. · wao

わかった

An exclamation indicating a sudden discovery. · wakatta

わがまま

Having excessive or exclusive regard and concern for one's own well-being, profit or pleasure, with little or no consideration for others. · wagamama

ワカモレ

An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices, common to Mexican cuisine and often served with tortilla chips. · wakamore

わき

To or on one side so as to be out of the way. · waki

ワクチン

A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance. · wakuchin

ワクチンを打つ

(transitive) To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. · wakuchin'ōtsu

ワクチン接種

Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease. · wakuchinsesshu

わざと

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally. · wazato

わさび

A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica). · wasabi

わざわざ

For a special purpose, person, or occasion. · wazawaza

ワシントン

A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Olympia. Largest city: Seattle. · washinton

ワシントン州

A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Olympia. Largest city: Seattle.

わずか

(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of. · wazuka

ワセリン

A pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in lubricants and ointments. · waserin

ワタリガラス

(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven (Corvus corax). · watarigarasu

わっ

Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance. · wa

ワックス

Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters. · wakkusu

ワックス脱毛

(countable) A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax. · wakkusudatsumō

ワッシャー

A flat piece of material, often of metal and often an annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage. · wasshā

ワッツアップ

A message sent via WhatsApp. · wattsuappu

ワット

A Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, especially those in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. · watto

ワッフル

(countable) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup. · waffuru

ワトソン

A northern English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic. · watoson

ワナビ

(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant. · wanabi

ワナビー

(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant. · wanabī

わに

Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively. · wani

ワニス

A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc. · wanisu

わはは

An approximation to the sound of a mischievous giggle. · wahaha

わびしい

Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless. · wabishii

わや

A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong. · waya

ワラ

(Internet slang, text messaging) Lots of laughs. (occasionally used) · wara

わらいころげる

(with the) An attack of uncontrolled giggling. · waraikorogeru

ワラビー

Any of several species of macropod; usually smaller and stockier than kangaroos. · warabī

わら色

(uncommon) A pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

ワルキューレ

(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla. · warukyūre

ワルシャワ

The capital city of Poland; the capital city of Masovian Voivodeship. · warushawa

ワルツ

A ballroom dance in 3/4 time. · warutsu

ワロン人

A native or inhabitant of Wallonia.

ワロン語

A Romance language traditionally spoken in parts of southern Belgium and a small strip of northern France (around Givet). · warongo

ワン

A surname from Korean [in turn from Chinese]. · wan

わんこ

(slang) A dog. · wanko

ワンタン

A Chinese dumpling, often stuffed with varieties of meat or seafood and vegetables. · wantan

わんぱく

Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish, naughty, disobedient; showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way and liking to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do. · wanpaku

ワンピース

(clothing) An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist. · wanpīsu

ワンルーム

A studio apartment. · wanrūmu

ワンワン

Representing the sound of a dog barking. · wanwan

を

In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner). · o

ヲタク

(fandom) One with an obsessive interest in something, particularly (originally, _, pejorative) an obsessive Japanese fan of anime or manga. · otaku

をやる

(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses: a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place) and a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.] · oyaru

ん

(anime and manga fandom) Appended to a young man's name or nickname to indicate familiarity. · n

んー

Indicates thinking or pondering. · n

ンド

Used to form the name of a territory, country, or region. · ndo

一

(Internet) Initialism of original post. · ichi

一つ

The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number. · hitotsu

一ドル札

(US) A one-dollar bill.

一ドル紙幣

(US) A one-dollar bill.

一人

By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo. · hitori

一人の

Solitary; having no companion.

一人当たり

Per person. · hitoriatari

一件書類

A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content. · ikkenshorui

一位

Taxus cuspidata · ichii

一体性

(uncountable) The state of being one or undivided; unity. · ittaisei

一倍

Not accompanied by anything else; one in number. · ichibai

一切れ

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts. · hitokire

一刻も早く

As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time. · ikkokumohayaku

一卵性

(not comparable, biology) Of twins, sharing the same genetic code. · ichiransei

一回

(frequency) One and only one time. · ikkai

一夜

During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past. · ichiya

一夜の情事

(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

一夜限りの関係

(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

一大事

(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc. · ichidaiji

一夫一婦

(narrowly) Being married to one person at a time. · ippuippu

一夫一婦制

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings. · ippuippusei