り Japanese Slang

Browse 40 Japanese Slang entries for Japanese under り.

Kana り

  1. リスペクト リスペクト Respect or major props — used to express genuine admiration for someone's skills, effort, or character.
  2. 量産型 りょうさんがた Mass-produced, cookie-cutter — describes someone or something that looks exactly like everyone else, lacking any individuality.
  3. リプ リプ A reply to someone's post on Twitter/X or other social media platforms.
  4. リール リール Reels — short-form vertical videos on Instagram, typically featuring music, trends, or creative content similar to TikTok.
  5. り り Understood, got it — an ultra-short abbreviation of 了解 (ryōkai, 'acknowledged').
  6. 量産型オタク りょうさんがたオタク Cookie-cutter fan — a fan who dresses and acts identically to other fans of the same idol.
  7. リア恋 リアこい Having real romantic feelings for a celebrity — wanting an actual relationship, not just fan admiration.
  8. 量産型女子 りょうさんがたじょし Mass-produced girl — a cookie-cutter look where many girls dress and style themselves identically.
  9. りょ りょ Ultra-short abbreviation of 了解 (ryōkai, 'understood/roger that'), used in text messages to quickly acknowledge something.
  10. リモート リモート Shortened from リモートワーク (rimōto wāku, 'remote work'). Refers to working from home or outside the office.
  11. リスケ リスケ Abbreviated form of リスケジュール (risukejūru, 'reschedule'). Used to propose or announce a schedule change.
  12. リア充 リアじゅう Someone who is fulfilled and thriving in real life, especially in terms of romance, social life, and real-world activities.
  13. リア事 リアごと Real-life matters or obligations — things happening in your actual life as opposed to online activities or hobbies.
  14. 了解です りょうかいです A quick 'understood' or 'roger that,' widely used in workplace and casual texting to confirm receipt of information.
  15. りょりょ りょりょ A doubled abbreviation of 了解 (ryoukai, understood) — meaning 'roger roger' or 'got it got it' in a casual, friendly way.
  16. リアコ リアコ Having genuine romantic feelings for a fictional character or idol — short for リアルに恋してる.
  17. 両思い りょうおもい Mutual feelings between two people — both parties like each other romantically.
  18. リモートワーク リモートワーク Remote work or working from home, typically using a computer and internet connection.
  19. リスキリング リスキリング Reskilling — learning entirely new skills to transition into a different career field or adapt to changing industry demands.
  20. リストラ リストラ Corporate restructuring, especially layoffs and workforce reduction.
  21. リマインド リマインド A reminder or follow-up nudge, typically sent to confirm deadlines, meetings, or pending tasks.
  22. リモハラ リモハラ Remote harassment — invasive or inappropriate behavior targeting remote workers during video calls or digital communication.
  23. 留年 りゅうねん Being held back a year in school; repeating a grade or academic year due to insufficient grades or credits.
  24. 量産型大学生 りょうさんがただいがくせい A cookie-cutter university student who looks, dresses, and acts exactly like everyone else — lacking any individuality.
  25. 理系 りけい Science and engineering track — the other half of Japan's arts-versus-sciences academic divide.
  26. リモート授業 リモートじゅぎょう Remote or online classes — lectures delivered via video conferencing rather than in-person on campus.
  27. リンクコーデ リンクコーデ Matching or coordinated outfits worn with a partner, friend, or family member to show connection.
  28. リピ買い リピがい Repeat purchase; buying the same product again because you loved it so much.
  29. リセマラ リセマラ Rerolling a gacha game by repeatedly creating new accounts to get the best possible starter characters.
  30. リボ払い リボばらい Revolving credit card payments where you pay a fixed monthly amount regardless of total balance — widely regarded as a dangerous debt trap.
  31. リバウンド リバウンド Weight rebound; regaining weight after a diet, often ending up heavier than before.
  32. リリイベ リリイベ Release event; a promotional event held for a new single, album, or product release.
  33. リピート リピート On repeat; listening to or watching something over and over because you love it.
  34. リリース リリース Release; when new music, an album, or other content is officially made available to the public.
  35. リスポーン リスポーン Respawn — coming back to life at a spawn point after being killed in a game.
  36. りょうかい りょうかい A casual way to say 'roger,' 'understood,' or 'got it' — the go-to acknowledgment among friends and peers.
  37. リスペクトしかない リスペクトしかない Nothing but respect — expressing total admiration for someone's talent, effort, or character.
  38. リムる リムる To remove or unfollow someone on social media.
  39. 旅館 りょかん A traditional Japanese inn — accommodation featuring tatami rooms, futons, communal baths, and Japanese cuisine.
  40. 旅行貯金 りょこうちょきん Travel savings fund — money set aside specifically for a future trip, a common budgeting practice in Japan.