界王拳10倍
kaiouken juubai
The English phrase "kaioken times 10" is translated into Japanese as 界王拳10倍 (kaiouken juubai).
This phrase refers to a fictional technique from the Dragon Ball series that increases the user's power tenfold.
What does it mean word for word?
The component 10倍 (juubai) literally means "10 times" or "tenfold", where 10 is the number and 倍 (bai) is a counter for multiples.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kaiouken juubai.
Did you know?
- The word 界王 (kaiou) translates to 'World King', a title that evokes traditional Buddhist and Taoist concepts of cosmic hierarchy rather than just a 'King'.
- While 界王拳 (kaiouken) is a fictional term, the word 拳 (ken) refers to 'fist' and is a common suffix for real-world martial arts styles like 空手道 (karate-do).
- The phrasing 10倍 (juubai) is used in Japanese gaming culture beyond Dragon Ball to describe 'power creeps' or extreme stat boosts in RPGs and strategy games.
Examples in context
- 界王拳10倍を使う。kaioken juubai o tsukau.I will use Kaioken times 10.
- 界王拳10倍はすごいです。kaioken juubai wa sugoi desu.Kaioken times 10 is amazing.
- 彼は界王拳10倍を出した。kare wa kaioken juubai o dashita.He unleashed Kaioken times 10.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite scenes from an anime.
- 蓮 Renあのシーンの界王拳10倍がすごかったね。Ano shīn no Kaioken jū-bai ga sugokatta ne.The Kaioken times 10 in that scene was amazing, right?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、本当に圧倒的だったよ。Un, hontō ni attōteki datta yo.Yeah, it was truly overwhelming.
- 蓮 Ren蓮なら界王拳10倍を使えるかな？Ren nara Kaioken jū-bai o tsukaeru kana?I wonder if you could use Kaioken times 10, Ren?
- 結衣 Yui無理だよ、すぐに倒れちゃうよ。Muri dayo, sugu ni taorechau yo.Impossible, I'd collapse immediately.
