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ウケる (ukeru)That is funny, hilarious, or amusing. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→うざい (uzai)Learn what uzai (うざい) means, how it is pronounced and used, with examples, cautions, and related Japanese expressions.→エモい (emoi)Emotionally moving, nostalgic, atmospheric, or aesthetically affecting. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→おつ (otsu)Casual shorthand thanking someone for their effort. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→ガチ (gachi)Learn what gachi (ガチ) means, how it is pronounced and used, with examples, cautions, and related Japanese expressions.→しんどいPhysically exhausting, emotionally difficult, or hard to endure. Learn pronunciation, examples, register, cautions, and regional context.→
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Wordウケる (ukeru)That is funny, hilarious, or amusing.WordうざいAnnoying, irritating, intrusive, or a nuisance.Wordエモい (emoi)Emotionally moving, nostalgic, atmospheric, or aesthetically affecting.Wordおつ (otsu)Casual shorthand thanking someone for their effort.WordガチSerious, genuine, real, or done with full commitment.WordしんどいPhysically exhausting, emotionally difficult, or hard to endure.Phraseそれな (sore na)Exactly, true, or I completely agree.WordだるいPhysically sluggish, mentally drained, or too bothersome to deal with.WordめっちゃVery, extremely, or a lot.WordやばいBad, dangerous, intense, amazing, or otherwise extreme, depending on context.WordワンチャンThere may be a chance; possibly; it might still work out.Word推しA favourite person, character, performer, team, or thing that someone actively supports.Word映えVisual appeal that makes something look impressive, especially in photos or social posts.Phrase空気読めない (kūki yomenai)Unable to read the room or understand an unspoken social atmosphere.Word草Laughter or something funny, especially in online conversation.
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