アベンジャーズ
Abenjāzu
The English phrase "avengers" is translated into Japanese as アベンジャーズ (Abenjāzu).
This is a proper noun used to refer to the name of the team of superheroes from Marvel Comics and movies.
How do you pronounce it?
Abenjāzu
Did you know?
- While 'avengers' in English implies people seeking revenge, the katakana spelling アベンジャーズ bypasses the Japanese word for revenge, 復讐者 (fukushūsha), to maintain the 'cool' brand image of the Marvel franchise.
- In Japanese marketing for the films, the word アベンジャーズ is often paired with the term アッセンブル to translate the iconic phrase 'Avengers Assemble'.
- Because アベンジャーズ is a foreign loanword, it is written using the katakana script instead of kanji or hiragana. This visual style immediately tells a Japanese reader that the word originates from a foreign language.
Examples in context
- 「アヴェンジャーズの映画を見るのが本当に楽しいんです！」I really enjoy watching the Avengers movies!
- 「あなたのお気に入りのアヴェンジャーは誰ですか？」Who is your favorite Avenger?
- アベンジャーズは本当にカッコいい。Abenjāzu wa hontō ni kakkoii.The Avengers are really cool.
- アベンジャーズの最新作をチェックしよう。Abenjāzu no saishinsaku o chekku shiyō.Let's check out the latest Avengers movie.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about movies they want to watch.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くんはアベンジャーズが好きですか。Ren-kun wa Abenjāzu ga suki desu ka.Ren, do you like the Avengers?
- 蓮 Renはい、大好きです。特にアクションシーンがいいです。Hai, daisuki desu. Tokuni akushon shīn ga ii desu.Yes, I love them. Especially the action scenes.
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね。今度一緒に映画館に行きましょう。Ii desu ne. Kondo issho ni eigakan ni ikimashō.That's great. Let's go to the cinema together sometime.
- 蓮 Renぜひ！楽しみにしてます。Zehi! Tanoshimi ni shitemasu.Definitely! I'm looking forward to it.
