katsu
Meaning: perfect
Usage: Means perfect, victorious, or winning. It expresses complete success or satisfaction.
"All katsu now!"
"We katsu! We win!"
"Da game was katsu!"
Origin: From the Japanese word 'katsu,' meaning victory, reflecting the influence of Japanese culture in Hawaii.
What does "katsu" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"katsu" means "perfect" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Means perfect, victorious, or winning. It expresses complete success or satisfaction..
How do you pronounce "katsu"?
"katsu" is pronounced "KAT-soo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "katsu" in a sentence?
Example: "All katsu now!"
all katsu
perfect, victorious
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feeling, vibe, sensation
ay koodish
exclamation of shock, oh no, good grief, yikes
bango
caught a big fish!, got one!, success catching fish
bocha
to bathe, take bath
bumbai you learn
you'll learn eventually, you'll see what happens, I told you so
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