Praise & Approval

概要

この章では「Praise & Approval」に関わる日本語スラングをひとまとまりで扱います。会話やSNS、ポップカルチャーでよく見かける表現を、意味だけでなく温度感まで含めてつかむための章です。

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この章のJapanese Slang (80)

1. 神 かみ An exclamation meaning godlike or absolutely amazing, used to praise something or someone of extraordinary quality.
2. イケてる イケてる Cool, stylish, or looking good — used to compliment someone's appearance, fashion, or general vibe.
3. ハンパない ハンパない Insane, extraordinary, or next level — used to emphasise that something is on a completely different scale.
4. 最高 さいこう The best, the greatest — an enthusiastic declaration that something is top-tier.
5. エモい エモい Describes something that evokes deep emotion, nostalgia, or a bittersweet aesthetic feeling.
6. かっこいい かっこいい Cool, handsome, or attractive — the go-to compliment for someone or something that looks impressive or stylish.
7. すごい すごい Amazing, awesome, incredible — the most versatile and common expression of admiration in Japanese.
8. えぐい えぐい Extreme, insane, or intense — used for anything shockingly impressive or overwhelming, whether positive or negative.
9. 天才 てんさい Genius — used as enthusiastic praise for someone who does something clever, creative, or impressively skilled.
10. 優勝 ゆうしょう Literally 'championship victory,' used as slang to declare that something is so good it feels like winning.
11. 有能 ゆうのう Highly capable or competent — internet slang praise for someone who gets things done impressively well.
12. さすが さすが As expected of you — an expression of admiration acknowledging that someone has lived up to or exceeded their known abilities.
13. 強い つよい Strong or powerful — slang praise for someone who is bold, fearless, or impressively resilient.
14. 神対応 かみたいおう Godlike response or perfect customer service — used when someone handles a situation with exceptional grace and competence.
15. 神回 かみかい A legendary episode, session, or event — used when a particular installment of something is exceptionally good.
16. 良すぎ よすぎ Too good, excessively good — an emphatic declaration that something exceeds all expectations of quality.
17. 最強 さいきょう The strongest, ultimate, or unbeatable — used to declare something as the absolute best in its category.
18. 伝説 でんせつ Legendary or iconic — used to elevate something to mythical status in casual conversation.
19. ナイス ナイス Nice! Good job! — a quick, casual exclamation of approval borrowed from English.
20. グッジョブ グッジョブ Good job! — an encouraging exclamation borrowed from English to praise someone's work or effort.
21. ファインプレー ファインプレー A fine play, clutch move, or great save — praise for skillfully handling a tricky situation.
22. レベチ レベチ On a completely different level — abbreviation of レベルが違う, used to praise something as far superior.
23. 半端ねぇ はんぱねぇ Insanely good or intense — a rough, masculine variant of ハンパない expressing extreme admiration.
24. 鬼 おに Extremely or intensely — used as a prefix to amplify any adjective or verb, meaning 'insanely' or 'demon-level.'
25. ガチですごい ガチですごい Genuinely amazing or seriously impressive — emphasises that the praise is sincere, not hyperbole.
26. 最高かよ さいこうかよ Is this the best thing ever or what — a rhetorical exclamation expressing delighted disbelief at how good something is.
27. センスある センスある Has great taste or good sense — used to compliment someone's aesthetic judgment, creativity, or instinct.
28. 才能の塊 さいのうのかたまり A lump of pure talent — used to praise someone who is exceptionally gifted in multiple areas.
29. スペック高い スペックたかい High specs or impressive abilities — used to describe someone or something with outstanding overall capabilities.
30. ハイスペ ハイスペ High-spec person — someone who is both attractive and successful, ticking all the boxes.
31. イケメン イケメン A good-looking guy or handsome man — one of the most common compliments for male attractiveness.
32. 美人 びじん A beautiful woman — the classic, elegant term for female beauty in Japanese.
33. 可愛い かわいい Cute, adorable, or lovable — arguably the most iconic Japanese word, covering everything from puppies to fashion to behaviour.
34. 美しい うつくしい Beautiful, stunning, or magnificent — a more emphatic and elevated form of praise for beauty.
35. 映える ばえる Photogenic, Insta-worthy, or visually striking — used when something looks great, especially in photos.
36. おしゃれ おしゃれ Fashionable, trendy, or stylish — used for people, places, or things with a polished aesthetic.
37. 抜群 ばつぐん Outstanding, superb, or head and shoulders above the rest.
38. 完璧 かんぺき Perfect, flawless — the ultimate declaration that something has zero room for improvement.
39. 最&高 さいあんどこう The ultimate best — an emphatic internet-style variation of 最高 that adds dramatic flair with an ampersand.
40. 控えめに言って最高 ひかえめにいってさいこう To put it modestly, it's the best — a humorous rhetorical understatement that actually emphasises how amazing something is.
41. 刺さる ささる To hit hard emotionally or resonate deeply — describes content, words, or art that pierces straight through to your heart.
42. 沼 ぬま A swamp or quicksand — used to describe being completely hooked on or obsessed with a hobby, idol, or interest.
43. 沼る ぬまる To fall deep into an obsession or hobby and become unable to stop — the verb form of the 'swamp' metaphor.
44. ハマる ハマる To be hooked on or addicted to something — describes getting really into a hobby, show, game, or food.
45. 推せる おせる Worthy of being supported or stanned — describes someone or something so good that you can confidently recommend or devote yourself to them.
46. 優しい世界 やさしいせかい A kind world — used to describe heartwarming, wholesome content or moments where everyone is being genuinely nice.
47. ありがたい ありがたい Grateful, so thankful, or blessed — expresses deep appreciation, often for something unexpectedly good or generous.
48. 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.
49. 圧倒的 あっとうてき Overwhelming, dominant, or absolutely crushing it — used to emphasise that something is on a completely different level.
50. 別格 べっかく In a class of its own, exceptional, or on a completely different tier — describes something that stands apart from everything else.
51. 格が違う かくがちがう On a whole different level or class apart — used to say someone or something is vastly superior.
52. ぶっちぎり ぶっちぎり By a huge margin, far ahead of the rest, or in a league of their own — describes an overwhelming lead or dominance.
53. セクシー セクシー Sexy or attractive — used to describe physical appeal, alluring performances, or stylish presentation.
54. タイプ タイプ My type or exactly what I like — used to describe someone who matches your romantic or aesthetic preferences.
55. ドストライク ドストライク Right down the middle or exactly my type — describes something that perfectly matches your preferences with zero hesitation.
56. ご褒美 ごほうび A treat, reward, or gift — used to describe experiences or things so good they feel like a reward from the universe.
57. 贅沢 ぜいたく Luxurious or what a treat — describes something extravagantly good, indulgent, or so fortunate it feels greedy to ask for more.
58. ガチ勢 ガチぜい Serious enthusiasts or the hardcore contingent — describes people who take a hobby, game, or interest to a professional level of dedication.
59. プロ プロ Pro or professional-level — used as casual praise for someone who shows impressive skill, even if they are not actually a professional.
60. 職人 しょくにん Craftsman or artisan — used as praise for someone who shows meticulous, master-level skill and dedication to their craft.
61. 天使 てんし Literally 'angel.' Used to describe someone who is incredibly kind, sweet, or adorable, as if they were sent from heaven.
62. 女神 めがみ Literally 'goddess.' Used to describe an incredibly beautiful or generous woman who seems almost divine.
63. 王 おう Literally 'king.' Used to crown someone as the undisputed best or GOAT in a particular domain.
64. GOAT ゴート Borrowed from English: Greatest Of All Time. Used in Japanese to declare someone the absolute best ever in their field.
65. チート チート From English 'cheat.' Describes someone so talented or overpowered that it feels like they are cheating — unfairly good at something.
66. バケモン バケモン Short for 化け物 (bakemono, monster). Used to describe someone so freakishly skilled or talented that they seem inhuman.
67. ヤバい人 ヤバいひと Literally 'a crazy/incredible person.' In positive slang, it means someone who is amazingly talented or impressive beyond normal expectat...
68. ガチで好き ガチですき Genuinely love it/them. Emphasises that the speaker is dead serious about their affection — not joking, not exaggerating.
69. 秀逸 しゅういつ Outstanding, excellent. Used to praise work that stands head and shoulders above the rest in quality or cleverness.
70. 素晴らしい すばらしい Wonderful, magnificent, splendid. A versatile word of high praise used in both formal and casual contexts.
71. 見事 みごと Splendid, beautifully done, magnificent. Praises something executed with impressive skill or striking beauty.
72. ピカイチ ピカイチ Top-notch, the best of the bunch, number one. Describes something or someone that clearly stands out as the best.
73. ヤバかわ ヤバかわ Insanely cute, dangerously adorable. A mashup of ヤバい (incredible) and かわいい (cute) for when something is so cute it is overwhelming.
74. 半端ない はんぱない Insane, next-level, extraordinary. Literally 'not half-baked' — something so extreme it defies half-measures.
75. センス抜群 センスばつぐん Amazing taste or sense, top-tier aesthetic. Praises someone's natural instinct for style, design, humour, or any creative domain.
76. ド直球 ドちょっきゅう Straight-up, bluntly direct, no curveballs. Often used to praise someone for being refreshingly honest or direct.
77. 完成度高い かんせいどたかい High quality, well-polished, impressively finished. Praises the level of completion and refinement in a creative work.
78. 刺さった ささった Hit me right in the feels, deeply resonated. Something pierced your heart or struck a nerve emotionally.
79. 破壊力 はかいりょく Devastating impact, destructive power. Used in slang to describe the overwhelming force of someone's cuteness, beauty, or charm.
80. ド正論 ドせいろん Undeniable truth, spot-on argument. An opinion so correct that nobody can argue against it.