wa
(postposition, Japanese)The Japanese postposition (like a
preposition except after a word) "wa" is the topic
marker, which identifies the topic (duh) of the sentence. The literal meaning is "As for (noun)." Usually the topic and the subject are the same thing, but only if the topic has already been introduced; otherwise, you use the subject marker "ga." Additionally, "wa" can be used to indicate contrast or emphasis of the subject. The way "wa" is being used depends on context and
intonation.
wa
by anonymous yolk on Jun 09, 2005 16:44:34
An Irish term commonly used to describe a person of traveller background but also used to describe any uncultured,
ill-mannered person. Similar to
scobe and
knacker with similar dress sense.
wa
by Nameless person on Feb 24, 2003 23:30:49
wa
by yInqa'bogh baHwI on Mar 04, 2004 13:09:20
wa
by NapDynoGosh on Apr 25, 2005 11:20:31
Sho fo "what"
To question somebody when you are so intoxicated that the memory
trace cannot even finish firing among synapses. You actually forget how to say the word that taught you
so very much.
wa
by Visor on Dec 09, 2003 06:34:01
wa
by wadokujin on Jun 30, 2009 10:04:39
wa is how Japanese refer to their own country.
It's an
ancient name for
Japan and it literally means "
Harmony".
wa
by apocalypse cow on Jun 05, 2004 08:46:23
word used for chinese/east asian person, or a chinese/east asian family. Inspired by Dum Fuk, a good friend of mine from Formosa. see
maqwa,
pawa,
mawa
Example:
wa,
yoar dinnah' is leaddy!
wa
by schlongy on Nov 11, 2003 02:32:33
A gay guy i used
to know. His name was
Warren, wa for short. We now use the word wa instead of the word gay.
wa
by Gnell on Dec 06, 2003 00:17:32