レーザータグ
rēzā tagu
レーザータグ (rēzā tagu) is the Japanese phrase for laser tag.
The term refers to the game where players wear infrared sensors and use light-emitting guns to score points by hitting opponents.
Which one should you use?
While レーザータグ is the standard term, you may also encounter the informal term レーザーゲーム.
How do you pronounce it?
rēzā tagu
Did you know?
- The English word 'tag' in レーザータグ (rēzā tagu) comes from the childhood game of 'tag'. However, in Japan, that specific game is traditionally called おにごっこ (onigokko).
- Searching for サバゲー to find laser tag might lead a traveler to a facility where players wear full military gear and use BB guns instead of infrared sensors.
- In Japan, laser tag is often grouped under the umbrella of サバゲー, a slang abbreviation for 'survival game' that also includes high-intensity airsoft.
Examples in context
- 「レーザーゲームで遊ぼう！」Let's play laser tag!
- レーザータグをやりたいです。rēzātagu o yaritai desu.I want to play laser tag.
- レーザータグはとても楽しいゲームです。rēzātagu wa totemo tanoshii gēmu desu.Laser tag is a very fun game.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are planning a weekend activity.
- 蓮 Ren今週末、レーザータグをしませんか？Konshūmatsu, rēzatagu o shimasen ka?Do you want to play laser tag this weekend?
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね！ぜひやりたいです。Ii desu ne! Zehi yaritai desu.That sounds great! I'd love to.
- 蓮 Ren近くにいい店があるよ。Chikaku ni ii mise ga aru yo.There is a good place nearby.
- 陽葵 Himari楽しみです。予約しておいてください。Tanoshimi desu. Yoyaku shite oite kudasai.I'm looking forward to it. Please make a reservation.
