バケットリスト
baketto risuto
The English phrase "bucket list" is translated into Japanese as バケットリスト (baketto risuto).
バケットリスト refers to a list of things to accomplish before one’s death.
Meaning: a list of things to accomplish before one’s death (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can also use the informal phrase 絶対やりたいことリスト, which means "list of things I definitely want to do".
How do you pronounce it?
baketto risuto
Did you know?
- While バケットリスト is understood, Japanese culture traditionally emphasizes 生きがい (ikigai), which focuses on a reason for living and daily purpose rather than a finite list of goals before death.
- The use of バケットリスト became significantly more popular in Japan following the release of the 2007 film 'The Bucket List', which helped cement the English concept in the Japanese lexicon.
- In Japan, people often prefer the term やりたいことリスト (yaritai koto risuto) without the 'bucket' connotation, as the concept of death can be quite a heavy topic in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- 最近、日本に行く前にやりたいことリストを作りました。Recently, I made a list of things I want to do before going to Japan.
- 私のバケットリストです。Watashi no baketto risuto desu.This is my bucket list.
- バケットリストを作りたいです。Baketto risuto o tsukuritai desu.I want to make a bucket list.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their dreams for the future.
- 結衣 Yui健太はバケットリストを作ったことがありますか？Kenta wa baketto risuto o tsukutta koto ga arimasu ka?Kenta, have you ever made a bucket list?
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、ないです。結衣は持っているんですか？Iie, nai desu. Yui wa motte iru n desu ka?No, I haven't. Do you have one, Yui?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、世界一周旅行をバケットリストに入れています。Hai, sekai isshuu ryokou o baketto risuto ni irete imasu.Yes, I put traveling around the world on my bucket list.
- 健太 Kentaそれはすごいですね！私も作りたいです。Sore wa sugoi desu ne! Watashi mo tsukuritai desu.That's amazing! I want to make one too.
