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Learn Japanese Word Origins 1 – You did not just say that Japanese word!

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Did you ever wonder where Japanese words came from? Word origins are not only an interesting way to see how language developed, but it is also great for remembering vocabulary. In this series, we will show you the origins of some common words and phrases in the Japanese language.

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In our first lesson, we will take a look at the word Baka. This can be either harsh or light-hearted depending on how it is used, but where did it come from? Watch this video to find out.

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25 Responses to “Learn Japanese Word Origins 1 – You did not just say that Japanese word!”

  1. Please view my …
    Please view my Channel :) I have basic japanese words to start you talking like it :) Thanls ! ♥

  2. not as hard as …
    not as hard as korean actually….

  3. TheAdvicehotline on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    baka:)
    baka:)

  4. In fact “vaca” …
    In fact “vaca” means cow in spanish, fillipino took vaca from spanish.

  5. I disagree state of …
    I disagree state of mind state of mind!

  6. baka :) <— …
    baka :) <— Smile

  7. bloodsuckeraichan on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    baka means cow in …
    baka means cow in filipino!!! hehehehe..

  8. AGREED
    AGREED

  9. ehhhh~
    So that’s …
    ehhhh~
    So that’s how it was. XD

  10. I love this word …
    I love this word it’s too funny. So happy to know the origin of this word, it makes so much sense.

  11. RnBeautyJazzflower on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I ♥ this word. It …
    I ♥ this word. It makes me laugh when I hear it, not only cuz of it’s meaning in Japanese, but also cuz it sound a lot like “vaca” the Spanish word for cow.

  12. Japanese is a super …
    Japanese is a super difficult language.

  13. Horse-deer?
    I was …
    Horse-deer?
    I was watching Gauken Alice- And Hotaru had a horse glove and a deer glove- she’d hit people with it- and go all “BAKA~!” :’D
    I finally understand, thank you~

  14. vaca = cow in …
    vaca = cow in spanish
    easy word to learn.

  15. I’d never thought …
    I’d never thought that was the origin!
    LOL

  16. Baka means cow in …
    Baka means cow in Filipino Language

  17. FINALLY I KNOW WHAT …
    FINALLY I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS LOL

  18. I heard this word …
    I heard this word in miyavi’s song aho matsuri, and in lot’s of anime :)

  19. Bananachalakesto on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Yeey !!

    Yesterday …
    Yeey !!

    Yesterday I saw it too^^

  20. thnkx i jus heard …
    thnkx i jus heard this word in ponyo on the cliff

  21. sexy woman in here.
    sexy woman in here.

  22. giugnhgbvinierngvb89 on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    true, and “baca” is …
    true, and “baca” is the thing u put over ur car to carry stuff like luggage etc

  23. vaca means cow in …
    vaca means cow in Spanish, not baka.

    They’re pronounced the same way.

  24. even in tagalog.. …
    even in tagalog..baka means cow..haha

  25. morningstarscrew on December 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    we spell it “baka”. …
    we spell it “baka”…i’m a filipino-japanese so it’s fun using “baka” as pun..like, “i wanna eat baka (beef/cow in filipino)” but can also be construed as “i wanna eat baka (as in stupid)” for funsies. haha.
    and yes you are right about the origin of the Philippines’ name.

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