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Below is an alphabetical list of the most common Japanese slang expressions and patois. Most of these phrases are used extensively in daily life. Note that some of them are very rude. Well, I listed just a few of them and if you know some, please share it with us. Arigatou!

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*an insult along the line of "stupid".

*A very impolite way to say "that person" or "that guy over there". Sometimes it's used in groups of friends(usually boys) to refer to anyone out of the range of their voice.

*A term used a lot like the English "umm...". Used to soften when making requests.

*An insulting way to say old lady. Pops up often in anime and television shows. It is almost always used in a ironic manner.

*An insult in the line of "stupid".

*A phrase used like the English "not really" or "nothing". It can be used as a response to such questions as "Do you want to go?" or "Is it important to you?".

*A basic Japanese equivalent of "Damn it!". Used in times of frustration or failure.

*A prefix that means somewhere along the line of "Super" or "really" as in "Chousugoi!" (Super Cool!)

*A colloquial and friendly way of saying "Can you wait for a second?". A lot like "Wait a sec." Take out the "Chotto" to make it more urgent.

*A colloquial word for "no good",

*(Falling tone) – Used in conversation to acknowledge that you are listening (something important in Japanese conversation). Use liberally!

*(Rising tone) – Used to show disbelief in what someone is saying. Example: Your friend said, and you say, (disbelief and excitement)

*Another Japanese way to say "Umm...." and is also used to soften up questions or requests. It is also common to make it longer as in "Ettoo....." to match the amount of puzzlement or thought.

*A Japanese loan word translating to "Fight!" but used in the context of sports or competitions like the English "Do your best!". Often used like "Gambatte!"

*An informal way of saying "I am sorry". Don't use this with superiors, teachers, etc.

*Means "Look!" or "See?". If lengthened to "Horrraaaa...." (with a descending tone) can mean "I told you so...."

*A phrase meaning "I don't want to do it" or "I don't want to see"(disgust or fear). Usually the "I" in the beginning is omitted or shortened so much it's hard to hear.

*An exclamation of disgust.

*An informal way of saying "see you later" Don't use it to teachers, bosses, and the like! Sometimes the "Ne" is changed to "Na" or even "Nya"(?!?) depending on the person. Foreigners will probably want to stick with "Ne" to avoid sounding stupid accidentally.

*A very popular way to say "Really?", "No way!", etc. It is the slang version of "hontou ni" and often shortened to "Maji??"

*An informal way (and sometimes impolite) way to get someones attention. A lot like the English "Hey!", but a bit less polite.

*A very popular term meaning "cool!" or "wow!" or any other word in the line of "really good".

*iterally means "loud noise" but can be used as "be quiet" or "shut up" depending on the tone.

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I hope you have enjoyed the lesson! Please comment down some of your reaction about this, I'd be glad to read them. :)