アバター 伝説の少年アン
Abatā: Densetsu no Shōnen An
アバター 伝説の少年アン (Abatā: Densetsu no Shōnen An) is the Japanese title for the phrase 'avatar: the last airbender'.
This phrase refers to the title of the animated television series about a boy who can manipulate all four elements.
What does it mean word for word?
The title consists of the borrowed word アバター (Avatar).
How do you pronounce it?
Abatā: Densetsu no Shōnen An
Did you know?
- While アバター is used for the show, the word 'avatar' in Japanese is most commonly used to refer to a user's digital character or profile picture in online games.
- The word アバター traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word 'avatāra', meaning the 'descent' of a deity.
- The Japanese title アバター 伝説の少年アン replaces 'The Last Airbender' with 伝説の少年アン, which means 'The Legendary Boy Aang'.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite shows.
- 大翔 Hiroto最近、アバター 伝説の少年アンを見ています。saikin, abotā densetsu no shōnen an o mite imasu.I've been watching Avatar: The Last Airbender lately.
- 結衣 Yui私もそれが大好きです！watashi mo sore ga daisuki desu!I love that one too!
- 大翔 Hiroto物語がとても素晴らしいですよね。monogatari ga totemo subarashii desu yo ne.The story is truly wonderful, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、本当に感動的なお話です。hai, hontō ni kandōtekina ohanashi desu.Yes, it's a really moving story.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アバター, CC BY-SA 4.0.
