獣の呼吸
Kedamono no kokyū
The English phrase "beast breathing" is translated into Japanese as 獣の呼吸 (Kedamono no kokyū).
獣の呼吸 refers to a fictional combat style used by characters in the series Demon Slayer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed by combining the noun 獣, the possessive particle の and the noun 呼吸.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is composed of the noun 獣 (beast), the particle の which indicates possession or relationship and the noun 呼吸 (breathing).
How do you pronounce it?
Kedamono no kokyū
Did you know?
- The fictional 呼吸 techniques in the series are based on kokyū-hō, a real-world concept of rhythmic breathing used in traditional Japanese martial arts to enhance physical performance.
- While 呼吸 refers to 'breathing' in the phrase, it is also used in Japanese to describe the 'chemistry' or rhythmic synchronization between two people, such as musicians or athletes.
- In Japanese literature, the kanji 獣 can be used as a metaphor for a person who behaves in a subhuman or brutish manner.
Examples in context
- 鬼殺隊士は、獣の呼吸を使って鬼と戦います。Demon Slayer Corps members fight against demons using beast breathing.
- 獣の呼吸はとても強力です。Kemono no kokyū wa totemo kyōryoku desu.Beast breathing is very powerful.
- 彼は獣の呼吸を使います。Kare wa kemono no kokyū o tsukaimasu.He uses beast breathing.
- 獣の呼吸の技を見てみたい。Kemono no kokyū no waza o mite mitai.I want to see the techniques of beast breathing.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing an anime they just watched.
- 陽太 Yota獣の呼吸の使い手はかっこいいよね。Kemono no kokyū no tsukaite wa kakkoii yo ne.The user of beast breathing is cool, isn't he?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、陽太くん、あれは本当にすごいよ。Un, Yōta-kun, are wa hontō ni sugoi yo.Yeah, Yota, that is truly amazing.
- 陽太 Yota美咲は、どの呼吸が好き？Misaki wa, dono kokyū ga suki?Misaki, which breathing style do you like?
- 美咲 Misaki私は水の呼吸が好きかな。Watashi wa mizu no kokyū ga suki kana.I think I like water breathing.
