JA Baby Talk Romper

Item # 220544.

 JANM Exclusive! 

Designed by Rosie Yasukochi.

Japanese isn’t every Japanese American’s first language, but it is surprising how many words persist in baby talk and last a lifetime. These are a few of our staff’s favorites to pass on to future generations. Translation? See below. Printed on (color) 100% cotton. One size (12-18 month). 

abunai!danger!  

bocha-bocha—bath 

chōdai—please 

chotto mattewait a minute 

dakkocarry [me]! 

dame—no! 

hayaku—hurry up 

itadakimasu—let’s eat! (not really—it means ‘I humbly receive” as in a blessing said before eating a meal) 

itai-itai—it hurts 

jōzu—well done 

kawaii-so—poor thing! 

mottainai—don’t waste 

nen-neh—sleep 

oishiigood 

oyasuminasai—good night 

pom-pomtummy    

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