そ Japanese Slang

Browse 27 Japanese Slang entries for Japanese under そ.

Kana そ

  1. そわそわ そわそわ Restless, fidgety, unable to sit still — the jittery feeling from anticipation, nervousness, or excitement.
  2. それな それな That's so true, exactly, big agree — a quick affirmation showing strong agreement with what someone just said.
  3. それはある それはある A casual agreement phrase meaning 'that's valid,' 'I can see that,' or 'that's a thing' — used to acknowledge someone's point.
  4. 総集編 そうしゅうへん A recap episode that summarizes previous episodes, often seen as filler by fans.
  5. ソワソワ そわそわ Feeling restless, fidgety, or unable to sit still due to anticipation, nervousness, or excitement.
  6. 束縛 そくばく Being possessive or controlling in a romantic relationship, such as checking a partner's phone or restricting their social life.
  7. 草食系 そうしょくけい Herbivore type — a person (usually male) who is passive, gentle, and unassertive in romantic pursuits.
  8. 相互フォロー そうごフォロー Mutual follow — when two people follow each other on social media, often seen as the first step in building an online connection.
  9. ソロ活 ソロかつ Solo activities — the lifestyle trend of actively enjoying things alone by choice, like dining, traveling, or going to events solo.
  10. 忖度 そんたく Guessing and proactively catering to a superior's unspoken wishes or intentions without being directly asked.
  11. 卒論 そつろん Graduation thesis or dissertation; the final research paper required to complete a university degree.
  12. 卒業式 そつぎょうしき Graduation ceremony; the formal event marking completion of a school or university program.
  13. 底見え そこみえ Pan is showing; having used a cosmetic product so much that the bottom of the container is visible.
  14. 即ポチ そくポチ Impulse one-click buying online; instantly hitting the purchase button without thinking.
  15. 卒業 そつぎょう Graduation; an idol or member leaving their group, framed as a positive departure.
  16. 挿入歌 そうにゅうか An insert song; a vocal track played during a specific scene in an anime, drama, or film for dramatic effect.
  17. 即完 そっかん Sold out instantly; describes tickets, merchandise, or limited items that vanished within seconds of going on sale.
  18. ソシャゲ ソシャゲ A social game — a mobile game typically featuring gacha mechanics, events, and social elements. The dominant form of casual gaming in Japan.
  19. 即死 そくし Instant death — dying immediately from a single attack, trap, or mechanic with no chance to recover.
  20. 忖度力 そんたくりょく The ability to anticipate and act on someone's unspoken wishes — reading the room elevated to a measurable skill.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 卒業旅行 そつぎょうりょこう Graduation trip — a celebratory trip taken before entering the workforce, typically in February or March of the final university year.
  25. 即 そく Instantly — used as a prefix or standalone word to emphasise doing something immediately without hesitation.
  26. それは草 それはくさ That's hilarious — literally 'that's grass,' using the internet slang 草 (grass = laughter).
  27. それはそう それはそう That's true though — a deadpan concession acknowledging someone's point is valid, often used when you can't argue back even if you want to.