Japan in the form of commercial and entertainment events – especially in big cities. Don’t be surprised to see parties, fancy costumes and parades celebrating Halloween. Here are a few words and phrases to help get you in to the spirit.

“obake” = ghost“kowai

hanashi” = scary story

“noroi” = curse

“chi” = blood

“ame” = candy

“kazari” = decoration

“Totemo kowai”= very scary

“Totemo” = very; “kowai” = scary

“Kowaku nai” = not scary.

“Kyo wa Halloween desu” = Today is Halloween. “kyo wa … desu” = Today is …

“Watashi wa Halloween paahty ni ikimasu.” = I am going to a Halloween party.“ni ikimasu” = go to; “paahty” = party

“Kodomo wa trick-or-treating wo tanoshimi ni shiteimasu.” = The children are looking forward to going trick-or-treating.“kodomo” = children; “tanoshimi ni shiteimasu.” = looking forward to

“Halloween no kaso wo shimasuka?” = Will you dress up for Halloween?“kaso” = dress up

“Watashi wa banpaiyah ni naru yotei desu” = I am going to be a vampire.“ni naru yotei desu” = going to be; “banpaiyah” = vampire

“Anata no costume wa kawaii desu.” = Your costume is cute.

“Anata no costume wa kakkoii desu.” = Your costume is cool.“kawaii” = cute; “kakkoii” = cool (or handsome)

“Anatano ie no kazari wa totemo suteki desu.” = Your house’s decorations are very nice.“Anatano” = your; “ie” = house; “suteki” = nice