Definitions by Sairisu
Mattari
Mattari (Mah-Tah-Ree)is slang Japanese used when telling someone to calm down. To pronounce it properly, stretch out the second 'a'.
dattebayo
Directly derived from an actual interview with the creator himself, Masashi kishimoto.
(Quote)
- Is Naruto's favorite phrase, "dattebayo" modeled on anything?
K: That isn't really modeled on anything either. When I thought of childlike
speech, "dattebayo" instantly came to mind. It's like it's become a part of
Naruto, and even now it brings out his "mischievousness".
(End quote)
I guess it's just up to fans to determine for themselves what it truly means...
(Quote)
- Is Naruto's favorite phrase, "dattebayo" modeled on anything?
K: That isn't really modeled on anything either. When I thought of childlike
speech, "dattebayo" instantly came to mind. It's like it's become a part of
Naruto, and even now it brings out his "mischievousness".
(End quote)
I guess it's just up to fans to determine for themselves what it truly means...