Compliments & Encouragement

概要

この章では「Compliments & Encouragement」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。

直訳では見えにくいノリや感情の強さにも注目しながら、自然な使われ方を読み取っていきましょう。

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この章のJapanese Slang (80)

1. すごすぎ すごすぎ Too amazing or beyond incredible — an intensified form of すごい used to express overwhelming admiration or shock.
2. がんば がんば Go for it — a shortened, casual form of がんばって used to encourage someone.
3. 流石 さすが As expected of you — a compliment acknowledging that someone has performed up to or beyond their known high standard.
4. つよつよ つよつよ Super strong or elite-level — a playful reduplication of 強い used to praise exceptional skill or power.
5. よわよわ よわよわ Super weak — a playful reduplication of 弱い used for self-deprecation or gentle teasing about lack of skill or stamina.
6. かわいすぎ かわいすぎ Too cute or overwhelmingly adorable — an intensified form of かわいい expressing that something exceeds normal levels of cuteness.
7. 美しすぎる うつくしすぎる Too beautiful or stunningly gorgeous — a hyperbolic expression of beauty that suggests something surpasses the normal limits of aesthetics.
8. 素敵 すてき Wonderful, lovely, or charming — a warm compliment used to express genuine admiration for something or someone.
9. センスいい センスいい Good sense or great taste — a compliment praising someone's aesthetic judgement, style, or creative instinct.
10. スタイルいい スタイルいい Great figure or physique — a compliment about someone's body proportions or overall physical appearance.
11. 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.
12. 頼りになる たよりになる Reliable or dependable — someone you can count on when things get tough.
13. 頼もしい たのもしい Dependable or reassuringly strong — used to express that someone gives you confidence through their strength or reliability.
14. 偉い えらい Great job or well done — a compliment praising someone's effort, discipline, or good behaviour.
15. えらすぎ えらすぎ So admirable or you did amazingly — an intensified form of 偉い expressing strong praise for someone's effort or discipline.
16. よく頑張った よくがんばった You worked really hard or well done — a heartfelt acknowledgement of someone's perseverance and effort.
17. お見事 おみごと Splendid or brilliantly done — an exclamation of admiration for an impressive feat or display of skill.
18. ベスト ベスト The best — a loanword used to declare something or someone as the absolute top.
19. 王子 おうじ Prince — used as a nickname or compliment for a charming, handsome, or princely guy.
20. 姫 ひめ Princess — used as a nickname or compliment for a cute, pampered, or particularly feminine girl.
21. 玄人 くろうと Expert or pro — someone who really knows their stuff, with an implication of deep, experienced knowledge.
22. お手本 おてほん Role model or textbook example — someone or something that sets the standard others should follow.
23. 鬼かわいい おにかわいい Insanely cute — using 鬼 (demon/ogre) as an intensifier meaning 'crazy' or 'insanely' before cute.
24. バケモノ バケモノ Monster — used as a compliment for someone with freakishly extraordinary talent or ability.
25. 化け物 ばけもの Monster — the kanji form emphasising unbelievable, almost supernatural skill or ability as a compliment.
26. 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.
27. 覇王 はおう Supreme ruler or dominant force — used to describe someone who dominates their field completely.
28. 安定 あんてい Stable or consistently reliable — praise for someone or something that always delivers a solid, dependable result.
29. 安心感 あんしんかん Sense of security or reassuring presence — the feeling of comfort and safety someone or something provides.
30. 癒し いやし Healing or soothing — someone or something that provides comfort and emotional restoration.
31. 元気もらった げんきもらった You gave me energy or I'm cheered up — expressing that someone or something has lifted your spirits and restored your vitality.
32. 勇気もらった ゆうきもらった You gave me courage — expressing that someone's words, actions, or example has inspired you to be brave.
33. 憧れ あこがれ Aspiration or someone I look up to — expressing admiration for a person you want to emulate.
34. 目標 もくひょう Goal or target — used as a compliment meaning someone is your inspiration or the standard you're striving toward.
35. 脱帽 だつぼう I take my hat off to you — an expression of being so impressed that you figuratively remove your hat in respect.
36. 感服 かんぷく Deeply impressed or filled with admiration — a formal-feeling expression of genuine awe at someone's skill or character.
37. 好き すき I like you/this — used freely in casual Japanese to express affection or enthusiasm for almost anything.
38. 大好き だいすき I love you/this — a stronger form of 好き expressing deep affection or enthusiasm.
39. 沸いた わいた I'm hyped or so excited right now — literally 'boiled over,' expressing overwhelming excitement.
40. 感動した かんどうした I'm moved or deeply impressed — expressing that something has touched you emotionally.
41. 待ってた まってた I've been waiting for this — an exclamation of excitement when something long-anticipated finally arrives.
42. 大正解 だいせいかい Absolutely correct — emphatic validation that a choice or decision was perfectly right.
43. 間違いない まちがいない No doubt about it — a strong endorsement meaning something is guaranteed good or a choice is definitely right.
44. 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.
45. ギャップ萌え ギャップもえ Falling for someone's unexpected contrast — the charm felt when someone shows a surprising side that contradicts their usual image.
46. 神ってる かみってる On a godlike streak — someone performing so miraculously well it seems divine.
47. 天才かよ てんさいかよ Are you a genius or what? — a rhetorical exclamation of admiration for something impressively clever or skilled.
48. 顔面優勝 がんめんゆうしょう Face championship winner — someone so good-looking that their face alone takes first place.
49. 歩く芸術品 あるくげいじゅつひん A walking work of art — someone whose appearance is so stunning they look like a moving sculpture.
50. 美の暴力 びのぼうりょく Violence of beauty — someone so gorgeous it feels like an assault on your senses.
51. 優しさの塊 やさしさのかたまり A lump of pure kindness — someone who is nothing but gentle and considerate.
52. 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.
53. 感謝しかない かんしゃしかない Nothing but gratitude — overwhelmed with thankfulness, common in fan culture and heartfelt moments.
54. 無敵 むてき Invincible — someone so dominant in their field or moment that nobody can touch them.
55. 国宝級 こくほうきゅう National treasure level — someone so precious or talented they should be designated a cultural asset.
56. 規格外 きかくがい Off the charts — literally outside specifications, someone whose talent exceeds all normal standards.
57. 唯一無二 ゆいいつむに One and only — completely unique and irreplaceable, with no second of their kind.
58. 別次元 べつじげん Another dimension — someone operating on a completely different level from everyone else.
59. 存在が優勝 そんざいがゆうしょう Their very existence is a win — just being alive and present is enough to be the best.
60. 声がいい こえがいい Great voice — a common compliment for streamers, VTubers, and voice actors that implies attractiveness.
61. オーラある オーラある Has an aura — someone who radiates star quality or charisma that you can physically feel.
62. 華がある はながある Has flower-like brilliance — someone who naturally stands out and draws all attention in a room or on stage.
63. 努力の人 どりょくのひと A person of effort — praising someone who achieved greatness through hard work rather than just natural talent.
64. 完全勝利 かんぜんしょうり Complete victory — someone dominated so thoroughly there was no contest.
65. 生きる伝説 いきるでんせつ Living legend — someone whose achievements are already legendary while they are still active.
66. 格好良すぎ かっこよすぎ Way too cool — someone's appearance or actions are excessively attractive or impressive.
67. バグレベル バグレベル Bug-level — someone so talented or beautiful it seems like a glitch in reality.
68. 沼しかない ぬましかない Nothing but a swamp — you can only fall deeper into obsession with this person; there is no escape.
69. 品がある ひんがある Has class — someone who carries themselves with elegance and refinement.
70. 底知れぬ才能 そこしれぬさいのう Unfathomable talent — someone whose abilities seem to have no limit or bottom.
71. 逸材 いつざい Exceptional talent — a one-of-a-kind person whose abilities are outstanding and rare.
72. 有能すぎ ゆうのうすぎ Too competent — someone who is impressively capable, often said with playful exasperation.
73. 本物 ほんもの The real deal — someone who is genuinely talented, not just hype or surface-level skill.
74. 育ちが良い そだちがいい Well-raised — a compliment for someone whose manners, speech, and behaviour show a good upbringing.
75. 仕事が早い しごとがはやい Works fast — a compliment for someone with an impressively quick turnaround on tasks.
76. 守備範囲広い しゅびはんいひろい Versatile — literally 'wide defensive range,' meaning good at many things.
77. 頭いい あたまいい Smart — a casual compliment for a clever approach, quick thinking, or general intelligence.
78. 世界一 せかいいち Best in the world — a hyperbolic declaration that someone or something is number one globally.
79. 圧巻 あっかん Spectacular — an overwhelmingly impressive performance or display that dominates everything around it.
80. 顔面偏差値高い がんめんへんさちたかい High face score — objectively good-looking, as if measured by a standardised attractiveness index.