Suffixes or, add on words, is a wonderful tool available, to all of us!
By learning just a SINGLE Japanese suffix, and, snapping it onto many of the words you already know, you double your vocab on the spot!
So here are just a few of the colloquial and humorous suffixes- snap on words :) :
__People suffixes__
～マニア -MANIA (-maniac, -fanatic, someone who can’t get enough of…)
*Opera-mania*: _Opera fanatic_
*Kā-mania*: _Auto-maniac _
～ぼう -BŌ (-person)
*Kechin-bō*: _Miser_
*Kuishin-bō*: _Glutton, pig_
～の たつじん -NO TATSUJIN (-expert, -ologist)
*Ryōri no tatsujin*: _Master of cooking, super chef_
__Other suffixes__
～っぽい -PPOI (-ish, seeming)
*Onna-ppoi*: _Feminine_
*Kodomo-ppoi*: _Childish_
～くさい -KUSAI (-smells like)
Uso-kusai: _Smells fishy, implausible_
～きょうふしょう -KYŌFUSHŌ (-phobia, -allergy)
*Kōsho-kyōfushō*: _Fear of heights, acrophobia_
*Hēsho-kyōfushō*: _Claustrophobia_
__Verb suffixes__
～まくる -MAKURU (-to do in excess)
*Shaberi-makuru*: _Jabber your head off_
*Kai-makuru*: _Shop till you drop_
～つぶれる -TSUBURERU (–to do till you drop)
*Nomi-tsubureru*: _drink till you’re in a state of collapse_ :o
SNAP ON WORDS (Suffixes): A powerful linguistic tool.
Sayaka-Matsuura
July 22, 2008
Psymon
August 7, 2008
Awesome! :lol: *watashi no Nomi-no tatsujin*
Give us some more suffixes pls?
Want to post a comment? Just sign up for a free Rocket Languages trial
Select one of the languages below and sign up in 60 seconds. Join our user forum and experience Rocket Languages for yourself!
Most Popular Articles
Top 10 Japanese hacks
Whether you've been studying Japanese for years or are considering giving Japanese a try, the following 10 hacks and simple tricks can help you to learn Japanese fast and effectively.
How Long Does It Take To Learn Japanese
Learning a language is a complex process that is different for each individual based on several different factors. Let's take a look at these different factors and how they impact how fast you learn Japanese.
Let's get you talking in Japanese.
We love Japanese people and Japanese culture - from riveting anime and comforting ramen to the majestic Mt. Fuji and the breathtaking sights of Kyōto! And there's no better way to connect with them than by learning 日本語 (Japanese).