キリト
kirito
kirito is the Japanese name for the main character in the Sword Art Online series.
This phrase is used to refer to the protagonist of the Sword Art Online franchise.
How do you pronounce it?
kirito
Did you know?
- While キリト is a name, the word kirito in a different context could be mistaken for a conjugation of the verb kiru 'to cut', which is fitting for a character whose primary weapon is a sword.
- The name キリト uses Katakana because it functions as an 'avatar name' or 'handle' within a virtual world, mirroring how Japanese gamers often write usernames to distinguish them from real-world identities.
- If a fan were to write the name using Kanji instead of Katakana, they would be performing 'ateji', the practice of using characters for their sounds rather than their meanings.
Examples in context
- キリトさん、よろしくお願いします！Nice to meet you, Kirito!
- キリトはとても強いです。Kirito wa totemo tsuyoi desu.Kirito is very strong.
- アニメの主人公はキリトです。Anime no shujinkou wa Kirito desu.The anime's main character is Kirito.
- キリトのファンがたくさんいます。Kirito no fan ga takusan imasu.There are many fans of Kirito.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing anime at a cafe.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、キリトって好きなの？Kenta-kun, Kirito tte suki na no?Kenta, do you like Kirito?
- 健太 Kentaうん、キリトはかっこいいよ。Un, Kirito wa kakkoii yo.Yeah, Kirito is cool.
- 陽葵 Himari私もキリトの戦闘シーンが好き。Watashi mo Kirito no sentou shiin ga suki.I like Kirito's battle scenes too.
- 健太 Kentaアクションがすごいよね。Akushon ga sugoi yo ne.The action is amazing, isn't it?
