犬夜叉
Inuyasha
Inuyasha is the Japanese name for the main character and the title of a Japanese manga and anime series.
犬夜叉 refers specifically to the protagonist of the eponymous manga and anime series.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Inuyasha.
Did you know?
- In Japanese folklore, a yasha is actually a translation of the Sanskrit word 'Yaksha', referring to nature spirits or guardians from Buddhist and Hindu mythology.
- While inu means 'dog', calling a person a 'dog' in Japanese can imply they are a mindless follower or a lackey, adding a layer of social shame to the character's name.
- Japanese has various words for 'demon', and yasha is distinct from the more common oni, as yasha typically implies a divine or spiritual origin rather than a monster from hell.
Examples in context
- 犬夜叉はとても有名です。Inuyasha wa totemo yuumei desu.Inuyasha is very famous.
- 私は犬夜叉が大好きです。Watashi wa Inuyasha ga daisuki desu.I love Inuyasha.
- 犬夜叉を読みましたか？Inuyasha o yomimashita ka?Did you read Inuyasha?
Example conversation
Two siblings are talking about what to watch on TV.
- 陽太 Yota今日は犬夜叉を見ようよ。Kyou wa Inuyasha o miyou yo.Let's watch Inuyasha today.
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ。私も見たい。Ii yo. Watashi mo mitai.Okay. I want to watch it too.
- 陽太 Yota犬夜叉はかっこいいよね。Inuyasha wa kakkoii yo ne.Inuyasha is cool, isn't he?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、本当にそう思う。Un, hontou ni sou omou.Yeah, I really think so.
