き Japanese Slang

Browse 47 Japanese Slang entries for Japanese under き.

Kana き

  1. キレる キレる To snap, lose one's temper, or blow up in anger — describes a sudden explosive outburst.
  2. キュンとする キュンとする A heart-fluttering, swooning feeling — the sweet pang of romantic or emotional tenderness.
  3. 気まずい きまずい Awkward or describing an uncomfortable situation — the feeling when the atmosphere becomes tense or embarrassing.
  4. キモい キモい Gross, creepy, or disgusting — a blunt expression of revulsion toward something or someone perceived as repulsive.
  5. 切り抜き きりぬき A clip or highlight extracted from a longer video, livestream, or broadcast, often shared as standalone content on YouTube.
  6. 既読スルー きどくスルー Being left on read — when someone reads your message (shown by the read receipt) but deliberately does not reply.
  7. 既読無視 きどくむし Ignoring a message after reading it — essentially the same as 既読スルー but with a stronger nuance of deliberate disregard.
  8. きゅんです きゅんです My heart just fluttered — the feeling of falling for someone or being moved by something adorable.
  9. ktkr キタコレ An excited exclamation meaning 'here it comes!' or 'yes!' — abbreviation of キタコレ (kita kore).
  10. きゃぱい きゃぱい A slang term meaning 'at capacity' or 'can't handle anymore' — from キャパシティ (capacity) blended with the しんどい/やばい feeling.
  11. キャラ立ち キャラだち Having a strong, distinctive, and memorable character personality — standing out as a character.
  12. 供給 きょうきゅう Content supply — new official content, media, or merchandise from creators that feeds fans' hunger for their favorite works.
  13. キラキラ きらきら Sparkling, glittering, or shining brightly. Also used metaphorically for someone radiating positive energy or living a glamorous life.
  14. キビキビ きびきび Moving crisply, energetically, and with sharp precision — sprightly and alert.
  15. キョロキョロ キョロキョロ Looking around restlessly, glancing in all directions — often implying nervousness or being lost.
  16. 記念日 きねんび An anniversary or commemorative date — especially monthly or yearly relationship milestones celebrated by couples.
  17. キープ キープ Keeping someone as a backup romantic option — stringing someone along while pursuing your main interest.
  18. 距離感バグ きょりかんバグ Having a 'bugged' sense of personal distance — someone who gets too close too fast, either physically or emotionally, in an inappropriate...
  19. キャリアアップ キャリアアップ Career advancement — improving one's professional position through promotions, skill development, or job changes.
  20. キャンパスライフ キャンパスライフ Campus life — the overall university experience including classes, clubs, friendships, and social events.
  21. 休講 きゅうこう A cancelled class or lecture — one of the most celebrated words in a university student's vocabulary.
  22. 教職 きょうしょく The teacher certification course track at university — an extra curriculum that qualifies graduates to become school teachers.
  23. キョドる キョドる Acting nervous and suspicious; being visibly awkward and fidgety in a situation.
  24. キャラ キャラ Your persona or character; the social role you play within a group.
  25. きれいめ きれいめ A clean, elegant, polished fashion style; smart-casual with refined feminine or androgynous elements.
  26. 着回し きまわし Mixing and matching wardrobe pieces versatilely; getting many outfits from a limited number of items.
  27. キャッシュレス キャッシュレス Cashless payment methods including credit cards, mobile payments, and e-money; going without physical cash.
  28. QR決済 キューアールけっさい QR code-based mobile payment, the dominant cashless method in Japan led by apps like PayPay.
  29. 金欠 きんけつ Being broke or short on cash — a temporary state of having no spending money.
  30. 筋トレ きんトレ Weight training or muscle-building exercise — the go-to abbreviation for any resistance training.
  31. QOL キューオーエル Quality of life; a measure of overall wellbeing and life satisfaction beyond just physical health.
  32. キャリー キャリー Carry — when one skilled player single-handedly leads their team to victory by performing exceptionally well.
  33. 鬼畜 きちく Brutally difficult or mercilessly cruel — used to describe games, stages, or challenges with extreme, punishing difficulty.
  34. キル キル Kill — defeating an opponent in a shooter or battle game.
  35. 気にしないで きにしないで A reassuring phrase meaning 'don't worry about it' or 'never mind' — used to put someone at ease after a mistake or apology.
  36. 恐縮です きょうしゅくです A highly formal expression meaning 'I'm much obliged' or 'I feel unworthy of your kindness' — the ultimate humble acknowledgment.
  37. 気を遣う きをつかう To be considerate of others' feelings; to be mindful and attentive in social situations.
  38. 帰省ラッシュ きせいラッシュ The massive homecoming rush during holiday seasons when millions of people simultaneously travel to their hometowns.
  39. 絆 きずな A deep bond between people — emotional ties that connect individuals through shared experiences, especially hardship.
  40. キュンです キュンです My heart skipped a beat — an expression of feeling a sudden pang of affection or cuteness overload.
  41. 規格外 きかくがい Off the charts — literally outside specifications, someone whose talent exceeds all normal standards.
  42. 既読 きどく Read receipt — the indicator showing that a message has been read, especially on LINE. Also used broadly to mean 'I saw it but didn't rep...
  43. キャッシュ キャッシュ Cache — stored data that can cause apps or websites to behave strangely or slow things down.
  44. QRコード キューアールコード QR code — the square barcode used for payments, links, menus, and more.
  45. キャリーケース キャリーケース Rolling suitcase, carry-on luggage — a wheeled suitcase pulled by a handle.
  46. キャンプ飯 キャンプめし Camp cooking — meals prepared and eaten outdoors at a campsite, elevated from simple to gourmet by the camping boom.
  47. キャパオーバー キャパオーバー Over capacity — a state of being overwhelmed and unable to handle any more tasks, information, or stress.