ブロックスフルーツ
burokku su furūtsu
The English phrase Blox Fruits is written in Japanese as ブロックスフルーツ (burokku su furūtsu).
This phrase refers to the name of the popular adventure game found on the Roblox platform.
What does it mean word for word?
The second part, 'fruits', is rendered as フルーツ (furūtsu) using Japanese katakana.
How do you pronounce it?
burokku su furūtsu
Did you know?
- Because the game is inspired by ワンピース (One Piece), Japanese fans often associate the word フルーツ (furūtsu) specifically with the 'Devil Fruit' concept rather than actual food.
- While フルーツ (furūtsu) is the standard loanword for 'fruits', a Japanese player might use the word 能力 (nōryoku), meaning 'ability', when discussing the powers the fruits provide.
- A Japanese speaker might use the term ガシャ (gasha) when talking about obtaining new フルーツ (furūtsu), referring to the capsule toy machines common in Japan.
Examples in context
- 今日はブロックフルーツをプレイしよう！Let's play Blox Fruits today!
- ブロフルにはどんな デビルフルーツ があるの？What kinds of Devil Fruits are there in Blox Fruits?
- ブロックスフルーツは面白いゲームですね。burokkusu furūtsu wa omoshiroi gēmu desu ne.Blox Fruits is an interesting game, isn't it?
- 今、ブロックスフルーツをプレイしています。ima, burokkusu furūtsu o purei shite imasu.I am playing Blox Fruits right now.
- ブロックスフルーツのレベルを上げたいです。burokkusu furūtsu no reberu o agetai desu.I want to level up in Blox Fruits.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games during a break.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵、最近何のゲームをしてるの？Hiyori, saikin nan no gēmu o shiteru no?Hiyori, what game have you been playing lately?
- 陽葵 Himari今はブロックスフルーツにハマってるよ。ima wa burokkusu furūtsu ni hamatteru yo.I'm really into Blox Fruits right now.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいなあ。僕もやりたい！ii nā. boku mo yaritai!That's cool. I want to play too!
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、後で一緒にやろうね。jā, ato de isshoni yarō ne.Then, let's play together later.
