イーブイ
Ībui
The name of the Pokémon species Eevee is イーブイ (Ībui) in Japanese.
イーブイ is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific Pokémon species known for its ability to evolve into many different forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Ībui.
Did you know?
- The name イーブイ is derived from the English word 'evolution', as it is a Pokémon defined by its ability to evolve into multiple forms.
- In Japanese, the name イーブイ is written entirely in katakana, the script used for foreign words and names, despite the Pokémon being an original Japanese creation.
- The concept of 'evolution' in the Pokémon world is expressed by the word しんか (shinka), which in a general biological context refers to a slower, natural process.
Examples in context
- 私はポケモントレーナーです。イーブイが大好きです。I am a Pokémon trainer. I love Eevee.
- イーブイはとてもかわいいです。Iibui wa totemo kawaii desu.Eevee is very cute.
- イーブイを育てたいです。Iibui o sodatetaidesu.I want to raise an Eevee.
- イーブイは何種類かに進化します。Iibui wa nanshuukanika shinka shimasu.Eevee evolves into several different forms.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are playing a Pokémon game together.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、どのポケモンを使う？Yui, dono Pokémon o tsukau?Yui, which Pokémon will you use?
- 結衣 Yui私はイーブイにするよ。Watashi wa Ībui ni suru yo.I'm going to go with Eevee.
- 蓮 Renいい選択だね。Ii sentaku da ne.That's a good choice.
- 結衣 Yuiイーブイは進化先がたくさんあるしね。Ībui wa shinkasaki ga takusan aru shi ne.After all, Eevee has many different evolutions.
