saying what's up

shawnjeezie · (#1 (**permalink**))

how would I say "What's up, dude?" in Japanese?

GTJ · (#2 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Tenchu

"Sabai Dii Mai, Negro?"

Hahaha nice.

Depends. Who are you saying it to? Older/younger, person you know/don't know, teacher/friend/familiy, etc. I won't arm you with a phrase that might get you punched out.

IcewindDude · (#3 (**permalink**))

I'd like to start off by asking, what's your definition of "What's up, dude" that you want said in Japanese?

Are you expecting "Oh, I am doing this and that" or something more like "Hey" in response. I am sure you want something casual and can possible be portrayed as rude depending on the situation. It's just that that little English phrases has so much slang packed into it, it's hard to translate and keep the same attitude and feel.

KyleGoetz · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by shawnjeezie

how would I say "What's up, dude?" in Japanese?

オッス!!!!!!!

calv930 · (#5 (**permalink**))

I hear people say "Nani" but in a cheery mood like pronounced: nahh~nii?

Nagoyankee · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by calv930

I hear people say "Nani" but in a cheery mood like pronounced: nahh~nii?

Nah, we never say that to mean "What's up?".

KyleGoetz · (#7 (**permalink**))

ウィッス　　　　　　

GTJ · (#8 (**permalink**))

チュッス

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KyleGoetz · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by GTJ

チュッス

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ww 聞いたことねぇよ

GTJ · (#10 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by KyleGoetz

ww 聞いたことねぇよ

「こんにちは」のりゃくごだ

Actually, it's an abbreviation for a lot of things... Japanese youngsters are lazy.