クリス
kurisu
クリス (kurisu) is the Japanese word for the English term kris.
The word refers to a type of dagger.
Meaning: type of dagger (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kurisu.
Did you know?
- If you search for クリス in a Japanese digital database, you will find significantly more results for 'Chris' related to pop culture and celebrities than for the actual dagger.
- The Japanese word クリス is a loanword borrowed from English.
- Because クリス is a loanword, it is written in Katakana, the script specifically used for foreign-derived words and names.
Examples in context
- このクリスはとても美しい。Kono kuris wa totemo utsukushii.This kris is very beautiful.
- 博物館に古いクリスがある。Hakubutsukan ni furui kuris ga aru.There is an old kris in the museum.
- 彼はクリスのコレクションを持っている。Kare wa kuris no korekushon o motte iru.He has a collection of kris.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Yui are looking at a collection of traditional weapons.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、このクリスを見て。Yui, kono kurisu o mite.Yui, look at this kris.
- 結衣 Yui形がとても独特ですね。Katachi ga totemo dokutoku desu ne.The shape is very unique.
- 大翔 Hiroto特別な意味があるそうです。Tokubetsu na imi ga aru sou desu.I heard it has a special meaning.
- 結衣 Yui大翔、詳しく調べてみましょう。Hiroto, kuwashiku shirabete mimashou.Hiroto, let's look into it in more detail.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries クリス, CC BY-SA 4.0.
