kimochi
Meaning: feeling
Usage: Feeling or vibe
"Good kimochi!"
"Da kimochi stay nice"
Origin: Japanese
What does "kimochi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"kimochi" means "feeling" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Feeling or vibe.
How do you pronounce "kimochi"?
"kimochi" is pronounced "kee-MO-chee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "kimochi" in a sentence?
Example: "Good kimochi!"
auwe
oh my gosh, oh dear, expression of shock or dismay
feel like
seem like, feels as if, feels as though
katsu
perfect, victorious, winning
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
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
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