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 matte—wait a minute
dakko—carry [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
oishii—good
oyasuminasai—good night
pom-pom—tummy
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