アバター
abatā[a̠ba̠ta̠ː]
The English word 'avatar' is translated into Japanese as アバター (abatā).
アバター refers to a digital representation of a person or being.
Meaning: digital representation of a person or being (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
abatā
Did you know?
- While アバター specifically refers to the digital model, the term 分身 (bunshin), meaning 'alter ego' or 'part of one's self', is often used poetically to describe one's online presence.
- Although written in Katakana as アバター, the word's deep roots lie in Sanskrit, where it originally described the 'descent' of a deity to earth.
- In Japanese gaming subcultures, you might hear the term キャラ (kyara) used more frequently than アバター to describe a player's visual character.
Examples in context
- そのアバターやだ。I don't like your avatar.This sentence shows how to express dislike for an アバター.Tatoeba #11853812 by small_snow, translation #10107455 by ddnktr
- なんで、アバターを変えたの？Why did you change your avatar?This sentence asks for the reason behind changing an アバター.Tatoeba #11924198 by small_snow, translation #10107456 by ddnktr
- 『アバター』って映画知ってる？Do you know the movie Avatar?This sentence shows how to refer to the movie titled アバター.Tatoeba #3583519 by tommy_san, translation #4942073 by charleskwc
- 仮想現実の技術において、ユーザーは個別のアバターを作成することができます。In virtual reality technology, users can create personalized avatars.
- オンラインゲームのプロフィールのために新しいキャラクターを作成しました。I created a new avatar for my online gaming profile.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about a new online game.
- 蓮 Renこのゲームのアバター、すごく可愛いね。Kono geemu no abataa, sugoku kawaii ne.The avatar in this game is really cute.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう。これ、限定のアバターなんだ。Arigatou. Kore, gentei no abataa nanda.Thanks. This is a limited edition avatar.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵のアバター、センスがいいね。Himari no abataa, sensu ga ii ne.Himari, your avatar has great style.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮のアバターもかっこいいよ。Ren no abataa mo kakkoii yo.Ren, your avatar is cool too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avatar” translations and entries アバター, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アバター, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
