JA Baby Talk Romper

 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