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For questions which are likely to require knowledge of the Japanese language to answer. Note that generic questions about the Japanese language are off-topic here. Questions with this tag must still be primarily about anime or manga.

Use this tag for questions related to anime or manga that are likely to require some knowledge of the Japanese language to answer. Note that generic questions about the Japanese language are off-topic here. The primary focus of questions with this tag must be anime or manga.

Questions about the Japanese language that aren't related to anime or manga may be on-topic at Japanese Language Stack Exchange.

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Was Raditz faster than the speed of light?

In one English dub (there are at least 3 IIRC), Piccolo says Raditz it's faster than the speed of light. But in the spanish dub, he doesnt say so. How about the original japanese dialogue and the manga? Does Piccolo say Raditz it's faster than the…
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Where does the phrase ecchi sketchy one touchy come from?

In several anime, a character will yell this on despise to something perverted. It even shows up in non anime media like Yakuza Kiwami 2. What’s the origin of this phrase?
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Was golden oozaru cumber's blast power what made Super Saiyan Blue Vegito defuse?

In Dragon Ball Heroes anime episode 4, golden oozaru cumber fires a blast against Super Saiyan Blue Vegito and at that time Vegito defuses. Was golden oozaru cumber's blast power what made Super Saiyan Blue Vegito defuse or they are supposed to run…
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What does Ghoul mean in japanese?

I know what a Ghoul is in the context of the Tokyo Ghoul series, but I was wondering what does Ghoul mean in japanese. Is it a made up word or it is the same "Ghoul" from Arabic? What do the kanji which composes the word mean separately?
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What does Krillin's "Tacos" shirt refer to?

In Dragon Ball Super, Krilin wears a t-shirt with the word "Tacos" on it. What does it mean? Is it the Mexican "tacos" food, or is it the Japanese "takos" (which means octopuses, which are eaten in Japan, and may also be spelt "tacos") or is it…
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What's with the claim that Anna pulled a knife on Nobuko?

In Ghibli's When Marnie Was There, there's a scene around 27:00 where Anna calls Nobuko a "fat pig". Pretty rude, but Nobuko does provoke her quite a bit. Later, around 35:00, Nobuko's mother is complaining about this to Anna's aunt and uncle ...…
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What is the Independence Day that Inoue Marina has been tweeting about lately?

Lately Inoue Marina has been tweeting about Independence Day. For example 2018-02-05 she tweeted, 独立記念日全公演全て終了！ 今回は女子2人が交互にストーリーテラーとなっていく構成でかなりの集中力を要しましたが大変にやり甲斐のあるものでした。回を追う毎にキャスト皆の絆が深まって行って、とても素敵な空気感の中で幕を降ろす事が出来ました。 来て下さった皆様、有難うございました！…
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Is it true that Toei mentioned 3 months ago that Caulifla has an infinite power/potential?

This video from a Spanish speaking dragon ball youtuber with close to 900,000 subscribers mentions Toei has said in a Trailer Caulifla potential is infinite. Youtube video 1 This another video from a spanish speaking dragon ball youtuber with close…
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Did Gohan ask Piccolo to do fusion?

In Dragon Ball Super episode 88, around 20:15 mark, Gohan said something to Piccolo about the idea to become more powerful. In one subtitle, I've read Gohan asked Piccolo to do some attack or technique together. But in other translation, Gohan asked…
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Why do Conan and the Detective Boys call Ai "Haibara-san"?

Since a few months, I'm watching Detective Conan in Japanese with subtitles (because only the first 308 episodes are available in German). After a few episodes, I did some research on japanese names, since "-san", "-chan", "-kun", etc. was confusing…
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What's the meaning behind ZQN designation for the zombies in I Am A Hero?

In the series I Am a Hero by Hanazawa Kengo, the designation for zombies was previously translated as "zombfags," presumably as an adaptation of the word for "normalfag," which if I'm not mistaken is 「リア[充]{じゅう}」. However, the designation is…
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What is Darkness saying while standing in front of Wiz's shop?

In episode 6 of season 2 of Konosuba, Darkness says she didn't dislike Vanir before opening the door to the shop. I've replayed that bit of audio over and over and I just can't pick out what the middle of the sentence is. I think I hear the end of…
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Is "The Best Meat Buns" a double entendre in Japanese?

Here is a shot from Baby Steps, episode 20 at time mark 16:46: I think "The Best Meat Buns" is the English translation of the sign Nat-chan is wearing on her back. She is considered one of the prettiest and most popular girls in her high school.…
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Why is Futaba's nickname "Teko"?

In Episode 1 of Amanchu!, Hikari bestows the nickname "Teko" on Futaba, with the following explanation. Hikari: [Gazes longingly into Futaba's eyes] Hikari: Wow! Your eyebrows are so thin. They're, like, one-tenth as thick as the average.…
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Why is Hikari's nickname "Pikari"?

In Episode 1 of Amanchu!, Hikari states that her nickname is Pikari. In the English subtitles, she offers this explanation Hikari: Due to my overly peppy nature, people in junior high called me "Peppy Hikari", "Peppykari", and finally just…
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