Then, let me explain how to use this type of “kami” through the example sentence below. This fact would help Japanese learners understand the correct meanings of Japanese daily conversations, I think. Native speakers, especially young people, use this word like an adjective to mean ‘godlike’ in Japanese. This can also work like an adjective to mean ‘godlike’ especially in speaking. kami – 神 (かみ) : a noun meaning ‘god’ in Japanese.Lastly, let me explain “kami” which means a ‘god’ in Japanese. We do not often use our hair or gods, so we can easily understand the correct meaning of this example sentence.
In this example, it works together with the nai form of “tsukau” to mean ‘not to use paper’ in Japanese. This is a typical usage of this type of “kami”. Word orders in Japanese and English are different, but the role of this auxiliary verb is very similar to that of “not”.
nai – ない : an auxiliary verb used after a verb, adjective, or auxiliary verb to deny its meaning. In the example, it has been conjugated for the better connection with its following word. tsukawa – 使わ (つかわ) : one conjugation of the verb, “ tsukau“, which means ‘to use’ in Japanese. watashi – 私 (わたし) : a pronoun meaning ‘I’ in Japanese. Example #2: how to say “paper” in Japanese Then, let me explain how to use this type through the example sentence below. So, we need to be careful with the context to differentiate this type from the other homophones. In other words, this is the only option to say “paper” in Japanese. Unlike the last one, no other words can take over the role of this type. kami – 紙 (かみ) : a noun meaning ‘paper’ in Japanese.Īgain, the definition and meaning are very simple and clear. Next, let me explain “kami” which means ‘paper’ in Japanese. This type often precedes a verb meaning ‘to grow’, ‘to wave’, or ‘to cut’. To differentiate this type from the others, we need to be careful with the verb working together. In the example, it works as a part of the commonly-used phrase, “kami wo nobashi te iru”, which means ‘to be growing hair out’ in Japanese. This is a typical usage of “kami” which means ‘hair’ in Japanese. In the example, this is used after “nobashi te” to express the continuity of its action, ‘to grow’. iru – いる : an auxiliary verb used to express the continuity of the action described by its preceding verb. Verbs need to be changed to their te forms to be connected with “iru”. In the example, this is used after “nobashi” to make its te form, “nobashi te”. te – て : a conjunctive particle used after a verb, adjective, or auxiliary verb to make its te form. nobashi – 伸ばし (のばし) : one conjugation of the verb, “nobasu”, which means ‘to extend’, ‘to grow’, or such in Japanese. In the example, this is used after “kami” to make the object in the sentence. wo – を : a case particle used to make the object word in a sentence. In the example, this works after “boku” to make the subject in the sentence. wa – は : a binding particle working as a case marker or topic marker. This is used mainly by boys and young males. boku – 僕 (ぼく) : a pronoun meaning ‘I’ in Japanese. Example #1: how to say “hair” in Japaneseīoku wa kami wo nobashi te iru – 僕は髪を伸ばしている (ぼくはかみをのばしている) I’m growing my hair out.īelow are the new words used in the example sentence. Still, native speakers quite often just say “kami” to mean ‘hair’ in Japanese. This helps us specifically mean ‘hair’ in Japanese and avoid any possible confusion with homophones. To tell the truth, Japanese has another word to mean ‘hair’: “kaminoke”. The definition and meaning are very simple and clear. kami – 髪 (かみ) : a noun meaning ‘hair’ in Japanese. Let me start with “kami” which means ‘hair’ in Japanese. Example #3: how to say “god” in Japanese. 
Example #2: how to say “paper” in Japanese.
Example #1: how to say “hair” in Japanese. My explanations would help Japanese learners understand “kami” more clearly. In this blog post, however, I will explain three different meanings with example sentences. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. Native speakers say it to mean ‘hair’, ‘paper’, or ‘god’ in Japanese. In Japanese, there are so many homophones.
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