全集中の呼吸の型
zen shūchū no kokyū no kata
The phrase "all breathing forms" in Japanese is 全集中の呼吸の型 (zen shūchū no kokyū no kata).
This phrase refers to the various styles of breathing techniques used by fighters in the series Demon Slayer. While the phrase is specific to this context, the verb 呼吸する (kokyū suru) is a common way to say "to breathe" in Japanese.
How do you pronounce it?
zen shūchū no kokyū no kata
Did you know?
- The word 型 (kata) refers to a choreographed pattern of movements used in traditional Japanese martial arts such as karate and kendo. In this context it describes a standardized form of attack rather than a physical shape.
- The word 集中 (shūchū) is often used in Japanese schools to tell students to 'concentrate' or 'focus'. In the series it is elevated from a classroom command to a supernatural state of physical endurance.
- The component 集中 (shūchū) means 'concentration' or 'focus', but in a different context, it is also the word used for 'centralization' in economics or politics. It implies a total pooling of one's mental energy into a single point.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are discussing their favorite anime techniques.
- 結衣 Yui蓮は全集中の呼吸の型を知っていますか？Ren wa zenshūchū no kokyū no kata o shitte imasu ka?Ren, do you know all breathing forms?
- 蓮 Renはい、全部覚えていますよ。Hai, zenbu oboete imasu yo.Yes, I remember them all.
- 結衣 Yuiすごい！ぜひ教えてください。Sugoi! Zehi oshiete kudasai.Amazing! Please teach me about them.
- 蓮 Renいいですよ。ゆっくり説明しますね。Ii desu yo. Yukkuri setsumei shimasu ne.Sure. I will explain them slowly.
