List: euphemistic
Words or phrases that are used to substitute for harsh or unpleasant terms, often to make them more socially acceptable or less offensive.
popular noun noun (generic) euphemistic noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ intransitive verb
- death, the next world
- to pass away, to die
popular JLPT N4 euphemistic godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to die, to pass away
popular gikun or jukujikun search-only kana form search-only kanji form JLPT N3 usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb intransitive verb ใช adjective adjective (generic) humble language euphemistic
- mischief, prank, trick, practical joke
- mischievous, naughty
- pastime, hobby
- playing with (e.g. a lighter), fooling around with, messing around with, amusing oneself with, tampering with
- lewd behaviour, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, molestation, rape
noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb colloquial euphemistic
- muzzling (someone), gagging, forcing (someone) to keep quiet (about something)
- silencing (someone), killing (someone) to prevent them from revealing something
expression ใ adjective adjective (generic) euphemistic
- a little difficult, slightly hard
- not feasible, not possible
gairaigo waseigo English origin euphemistic noun noun (generic)
- carbon dioxide asphyxiation chamber for pets, pet gas chamber
search-only kanji form slang euphemistic noun noun (generic)
- female genitalia
Ichidan verb verb (generic) transitive verb euphemistic
- to let die
- to kill
euphemistic expression noun noun (generic)
- sexual intercourse, sex
noun noun (generic) euphemistic
- ladies' day, promotional scheme through which women are offered discounts on certain days (e.g. at cinemas)
- menstruation