キューピッド
Kyūpiddo[kʲɨːpʲid̚d̥o̞]
The English word "cupid" is translated into Japanese as キューピッド (Kyūpiddo). Wiktionary also lists クピードー (Kupīdō) and クピド (Kupido).
Meaning: god of love, son of Venus (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| キューピッド | Kyūpiddo | [kʲɨːpʲid̚d̥o̞] (narrow) |
| クピードー | Kupīdō | [kɯ̟pʲiːdo̞ː] (narrow) |
| クピド | Kupido | |
| アモール | Amōru |
The term refers to the god of love and the son of Venus.
Which one should you use?
While キューピッド is the most common way to refer to the figure, アモール is used specifically when referring to the deity in a classical or mythological context, derived from the Latin Amor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term クピド is a closer rendition of the original English word "Cupid".
How do you pronounce it?
Kyūpiddo
Did you know?
- While キューピッド is used for the figure, the concept of a matchmaking god is traditionally tied to 縁結び (enmusubi), a spiritual practice centered on tying knots to bind people together.
- While the name refers to a god, in Japanese marketing, the term キューピッド is frequently used to describe a 'matchmaker' or a person who successfully brings two people together in a romantic relationship.
- In Japanese personification, a 'Cupid' figure is often depicted with a bow and arrow, but the way these tools are described in Japanese often emphasizes the 'en' (connection/fate) rather than just the physical act of shooting.
Examples in context
- 「キューピッドに導かれ、私たちは出会ったんです。」We met guided by Cupid.
- キューピッドは弓矢を持っています。Kyūpiddo wa yumiya o motte imasu.Cupid holds a bow and arrow.
- キューピッドの絵がとても可愛いです。Kyūpiddo no e ga totemo kawaii desu.The painting of Cupid is very cute.
- キューピッドが二人を結びつけました。Kyūpiddo ga futari o musubitsukemashita.Cupid brought the two people together.
Example conversation
Hana and Hiroto are talking about a matchmaking app.
- 陽葵 Himariこのアプリはキューピッドみたいね。Kono apuri wa Kyūpiddo mitai ne.This app is like Cupid, isn't it?
- 大翔 Hiroto本当にいい人が見つかるといいな。Hontō ni ii hito ga mitsukaru to ii na.I hope I can really find someone good.
- 陽葵 Himari私がキューピッドになって手伝うよ。Watashi ga Kyūpiddo ni natte tetsudau yo.I'll be your Cupid and help you.
- 大翔 Hirotoそれは心強いよ、陽葵。Sore wa kokorozuyoi yo, Himari.That's very encouraging, Himari.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cupid” translations and entries キューピッド, クピードー, クピド, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
