無限月読
Mugen Tsukuyomi
The English phrase 'infinite tsukuyomi' is translated into Japanese as 無限月読 (Mugen Tsukuyomi).
This phrase refers to a fictional, powerful technique from the Naruto series that traps the entire world in a dream.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 無限 (mugen) meaning 'infinite' and 月読 (Tsukuyomi) which refers to the moon god or a 'moon reading'.
How do you pronounce it?
Mugen Tsukuyomi
Did you know?
- The word yomi in tsukuyomi is a homonym that can mean 'reading' but also refers to the land of the dead in Japanese mythology.
- The kanji for 'reading' in 月読 (Tsukuyomi) is not the common word for 'to read' a book, but an archaic way to describe observing or contemplating something celestial. It highlights the connection between the moon and a state of trance or vision.
- Because 月読 refers to a specific deity, using the name in a sentence outside of a fictional context could be seen as very heavy or even sacred. In casual conversation, one would never use this specific phrasing to describe a dream.
Examples in context
- 無限月読は最強の術だ。Mugen Tsukuyomi wa saikyou no jutsu da.Infinite Tsukuyomi is the strongest technique.
- 無限月読が発動した。Mugen Tsukuyomi ga hatsudou shita.The Infinite Tsukuyomi was activated.
- 無限月読を止める術はあるか。Mugen Tsukuyomi o tomeru jutsu wa aru ka.Is there a way to stop the Infinite Tsukuyomi?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime battle scenes.
- 大翔 Hiroto無限月読の演出はすごかったね。Mugen Tsukuyomi no enshutsu wa sugokatta ne.The presentation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi was amazing, wasn't it?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、世界中が夢に落ちる場面は迫力があったよ。Un, sekaijuu ga yume ni ochiru bamen wa hakuryoku ga atta yo.Yeah, the scene where the whole world falls into a dream was powerful.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵は、あの術が怖くない？Himari wa, ano jutsu ga kowakunai?Himari, don't you find that technique scary?
- 陽葵 Himari少しは怖いけど、アニメとしては最高だよ。Sukoshi wa kowai kedo, anime toshite wa saikou da yo.It's a little scary, but as an anime, it's the best.
