に Japanese Slang

Browse 16 Japanese Slang entries for Japanese under に.

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  1. にわか にわか A bandwagon fan or casual poser — someone who pretends to be knowledgeable about something they only recently discovered.
  2. ニート ニート Japanese adoption of the English acronym NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Refers to a young person who is not working, s...
  3. 〜ニキ ニキ A suffix meaning 'bro' or 'dude,' used on forums and social media to refer to male figures or personas.
  4. 二次創作 にじそうさく Fan-made derivative creative works based on existing anime, manga, games, or other media — fanfiction, fan art, and fan comics.
  5. 2クール にクール A two-cour anime run spanning two consecutive broadcast quarters, typically 24-26 episodes.
  6. ニコニコ にこにこ Smiling happily, grinning with genuine warmth and contentment.
  7. ニヤニヤ にやにや Smirking, grinning mischievously, or wearing a knowing/creepy smile.
  8. 匂わせ におわせ Subtly hinting at a romantic relationship on social media without explicitly stating it, such as posting photos that imply a partner's pr...
  9. 肉食系 にくしょくけい Carnivore type — a person who is aggressive, bold, and proactive in romantic pursuits.
  10. 入学式 にゅうがくしき School entrance ceremony; the formal event welcoming new students at the start of the academic year.
  11. NISA ニーサ Japan's tax-free investment account system, similar to a British ISA or American Roth IRA.
  12. ニキビ ニキビ Acne; pimples that appear on the face or body, a universal skin concern especially among teenagers.
  13. 似合ってる にあってる It suits you or it looks great on you — a go-to compliment when someone's appearance matches something perfectly.
  14. 人間やめてる にんげんやめてる Quit being human — an extreme compliment meaning someone's abilities are so extraordinary they've transcended human limits.
  15. 二段階認証 にだんかいにんしょう Two-factor authentication (2FA) — the extra verification step when logging in.
  16. 入国審査 にゅうこくしんさ Immigration check — the passport control process at an international border or airport.