バジリスク
bajirisuku
The English word 'basilisk' is translated into Japanese as バジリスク (bajirisuku).
This noun refers to a snake-like dragon type of creature.
Meaning: snake-like dragon type (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is bajirisuku.
Did you know?
- The popular manga and anime series 'Basilisk' uses the name バジリスク to refer to a clan of ninjas with supernatural powers rather than a literal monster.
- In Japanese fantasy gaming and anime, the term バジリスク is often used interchangeably with 'cockatrice' or other serpent-like monsters, even though Western mythology distinguishes them.
- In Japanese pop culture, creatures like the バジリスク are frequently categorized as 幻獣 or 'phantom beasts' rather than just dragons.
Examples in context
- 伝説にはバジリスクが登場します。Densetsu ni wa bajirisuku ga toujou shimasu.A basilisk appears in the legend.
- そのゲームにはバジリスクという敵がいます。Sono geemu ni wa bajirisuku to iu teki ga imasu.There is an enemy called a basilisk in that game.
- バジリスクは恐ろしい生き物です。Bajirisuku wa osoroshii ikimono desu.The basilisk is a terrifying creature.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about a fantasy book.
- 陽葵 Himariこの本にバジリスクが出てくるよ。kono hon ni bajirisuku ga detekuru yo.A basilisk appears in this book.
- 健太 Kentaそれはどんな姿をしているの？sore wa donna sugata o shite iru no?What does it look like?
- 陽葵 Himari大きな蛇のような姿だよ。ōkina hebi no yōna sugata da yo.It looks like a giant snake.
- 健太 Kentaバジリスクは怖そうだね。bajirisuku wa kowasō da ne.The basilisk seems scary.
