血鬼術
kekkijutsu
The Japanese phrase for "blood demon art" is 血鬼術 (kekkijutsu).
This phrase refers to the specific supernatural powers used by demons within the series Demon Slayer.
How do you pronounce it?
kekkijutsu
Did you know?
- In the kanji composition of 血鬼術, the middle character 鬼 refers to 'oni'. While often translated as 'demon' in English, an 'oni' in Japanese folklore is specifically a type of ogre or troll with horns, rather than a purely fallen spiritual being.
- The term uses the kanji 術, which is the same character used in 'jutsu' to describe traditional martial arts or ninja techniques. This links the supernatural power directly to the concept of a learned discipline or art.
- The term 血鬼術 is a fictional invention and is not a real word used in Japanese folklore or traditional mythology.
Examples in context
- 最新のアニメは血鬼術がすごいですね！The latest anime has amazing Blood Demon Art!
- 昨日のマンガで血鬼術を見たんだよ。I saw Blood Demon Art in yesterday's manga.
- その血鬼術はとても強力だ。Sono kekijutsu wa totemo kyōryoku da.That blood demon art is very powerful.
- 彼は独自の血鬼術を持っている。Kare wa dokuji no kekijutsu o motte iru.He possesses a unique blood demon art.
- 血鬼術の使い方を教えてください。Kekijutsu no tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.Please teach me how to use blood demon art.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite characters in an anime.
- 大翔 Hirotoあの敵の血鬼術は見たことある？Ano teki no kekijutsu wa mita koto aru?Have you ever seen that enemy's blood demon art?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、すごく不思議な力だったよ。Un, sugoku fushigi na chikara datta yo.Yes, it was a very mysterious power.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣はどの血鬼術が一番好き？Yui wa dono kekijutsu ga ichiban suki?Yui, which blood demon art do you like best?
- 結衣 Yui私は火を使うやつが好きだよ。Watashi wa hi o tsukau yatsu ga suki da yo.I like the one that uses fire.
