ボルト
boruto[bo̞ɾɯ̟to̞]
ボルト (boruto) is the Japanese name for the main character in the manga and anime series Boruto.
What does it mean word for word?
The name ボルト is a katakana transliteration of the English word "bolt".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express familiarity or endearment toward the character, the suffix -ちゃん can be added to the name.
How do you pronounce it?
boruto
Did you know?
- In Japanese, ボルト is the standard term for a threaded screw 'bolt', making the character's name an everyday household object to native speakers.
- The name ボルト shares the exact same pronunciation and writing as the name of the world-record sprinter Usain Bolt in Japanese media.
- The name ボルト is a homophone in Japanese for the word 'volt', the unit of electric potential. This creates a thematic link to the character's lightning-based attacks.
Examples in context
- ボルトは忍者の世界で成長します。Boruto grows up in the ninja world.
- ボルちゃん、お腹すいた？Boruto, are you hungry?
- ボルトはとても強いです。Boruto wa totemo tsuyoi desu.Boruto is very strong.
- ボルトの新しいエピソードを見ました。Boruto no atarashii episōdo o mimashita.I watched the new episode of Boruto.
- ボルトが一番好きです。Boruto ga ichiban suki desu.I like Boruto the most.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite anime at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui大翔くん、ボルトは好き？Hiroto-kun, Boruto wa suki?Hiroto, do you like Boruto?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ボルトはすごく面白いよ。Un, Boruto wa sugoku omoshiroi yo.Yeah, Boruto is really interesting.
- 結衣 Yui私もボルトのファンなんだ。Watashi mo Boruto no fan nan da.I'm a fan of Boruto too.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣さんも？嬉しいな。Yui-san mo? Ureshii na.You too, Yui? I'm happy to hear that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ボルト, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ボルト, CC BY-SA 4.0.
