鬼滅の刃
kimetsu no yaiba
In Japanese, "demon slayer" refers to the title of the popular manga and anime series, 鬼滅の刃 (kimetsu no yaiba).
Which one should you use?
You can casually refer to "Demon Slayer" as 鬼滅 by dropping the "no Yaiba" part of the title. Another formal way to refer to a "Demon Slayer" is 鬼殺隊の者.
How do you pronounce it?
kimetsu no yaiba
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, the term 鬼 can sometimes be used as a prefix to mean 'extreme' or 'super', such as in the word 鬼強, meaning 'insanely strong'.
- The word 鬼 (oni) is often translated as 'demon' but historically refers to creatures that are more like ogres or trolls with horns and clubs.
- The phrase 刃 (yaiba) specifically refers to the 'edge' or 'blade' of a sword rather than the whole weapon, which is usually called 刀 (katana).
Examples in context
- 鬼滅の刃 を見たことがありますか？Have you watched Demon Slayer?
- 炭治郎は 鬼殺隊の者 です。Tanjiro is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
- 「鬼滅の刃」はとても有名です。“Kimetsu no Yaiba” wa totemo yuumei desu.“Demon Slayer” is very famous.
- 最近「鬼滅の刃」を読みました。Saikin “Kimetsu no Yaiba” o yomimashita.I recently read “Demon Slayer”.
- 「鬼滅の刃」のアニメは面白いです。“Kimetsu no Yaiba” no anime wa omoshiroi desu.The “Demon Slayer” anime is interesting.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite anime at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki健太くんは「鬼滅の刃」を知ってる？Kenta-kun wa “Kimetsu no Yaiba” o shitteru?Kenta, do you know “Demon Slayer”?
- 健太 Kentaもちろん、大好きだよ。Mochiron, daisuki da yo.Of course, I love it.
- 美咲 Misaki私もアニメを見て感動したよ。Watashi mo anime o mite kandou shita yo.I was moved when I watched the anime, too.
- 健太 Kenta映像がすごく綺麗だよね。Eizou ga sugoku kirei da yo ne.The animation is really beautiful, isn't it?
