How to Say “All Water Breathing Forms” in Japanese

水の呼吸のすべての型
Mizu no kokyū no subete no kata
水の呼吸のすべての型 (Mizu no kokyū no subete no kata) is the Japanese way to say "all water breathing forms," referring to the complete set of combat techniques associated with the Water Breathing style in the series Demon Slayer.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of mizu (water), no (possessive particle), kokyū (breathing), no (possessive particle), subete (all), no (possessive particle) and kata (forms/styles).

How does it change in a sentence?

The word kata (form/style) is the noun that the preceding modifiers describe.

How do you pronounce it?

Mizu no kokyū no subete no kata

Did you know?

  • The word kata is used not only in martial arts but also in Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremonies to describe the prescribed, idealized way of performing a movement.
  • The word kokyū (breathing) refers to a physical act, but in Japanese philosophy and arts, it is often linked to 'ki' or life energy, implying that the breathing is a way to manipulate internal power.
  • The term mizu (water) is often used in Japanese philosophy and martial arts to describe a state of mind that is fluid and adaptable to any opponent.

Examples in context

  • 水の呼吸のすべての型を覚えたいです。
    Mizu no kokyuu no subete no kata o oboetai desu.
    I want to learn all water breathing forms.
  • 彼は水の呼吸のすべての型を使いこなしています。
    Kare wa mizu no kokyuu no subete no kata o tsukaikonashite imasu.
    He has mastered all water breathing forms.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing a manga they are reading.

  1. 大翔 Hiroto

    炭治郎はもう強いよね。
    Tanjirō wa mō tsuyoi yo ne.
    Tanjiro is already strong, isn't he?
  2. 陽葵 Himari

    うん、水の呼吸のすべての型を使えるし。
    Un, mizu no kokyū no subete no kata o tsukaeru shi.
    Yeah, and he can use all water breathing forms.
  3. 大翔 Hiroto

    すごいね!全部覚えたのかな。
    Sugoi ne! Zenbu oboeta no kana.
    That's amazing! I wonder if he learned them all.
  4. 陽葵 Himari

    きっと努力したんだと思うよ。
    Kitto doryoku shita nda to omou yo.
    I think he definitely put in the effort.
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