レゴ
rego[ɾe̞ɡo̞]
In Japanese, "legos" is referred to as レゴ (rego).
The term refers to the plastic building bricks used to create various models.
How do you pronounce it?
rego
What mistakes should you avoid?
Japanese speakers do not add an 's' to the end of the word to make it plural, as the word is treated as an uncountable noun or a singular brand name.
Did you know?
- Japanese collectors often use the term レゴ沼, which means 'Lego swamp'. This describes the feeling of being 'sunk' into the hobby and unable to stop buying new sets.
- When describing a massive Lego creation, Japanese speakers may use the word 作品, which is typically reserved for works of art or literature.
- In Japanese, the tiny bumps on top of a brick are not called 'studs' or 'bumps' in common conversation. Enthusiasts instead use the technical term 突起, which translates to 'protrusion' or 'projection'.
Examples in context
- 私の息子はレゴブロックが大好きです。My son loves Legos.
- このレゴブロックのセットはクリエイティビティを刺激します。This Lego set stimulates creativity.
- 大人でもレゴブロックで楽しむことができます。Even adults can enjoy themselves with Legos.
- 友達とブロックで遊ぶのが好きです。I enjoy playing with friends using blocks.
- 子供の頃、レゴでたくさん遊びました。I played a lot with Legos when I was a child.
- レゴで城を作りました。Rego de shiro o tsukurimashita.I made a castle with Legos.
- これはレゴのブロックです。Kore wa Rego no burokku desu.These are Lego bricks.
- 新しいレゴが欲しいです。Atarashii Rego ga hoshii desu.I want new Legos.
Example conversation
Two children are playing in a living room.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔、一緒にレゴで遊ぼう。Daishō, issho ni rego de asobō.Daisho, let's play with Legos together.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいよ。何を作ろうか？Ii yo. Nani o tsukurō ka?Sure. What should we make?
- 陽葵 Himari大きな castle を作ろう！Ōkina kashuru o tsukurō!Let's make a big castle!
- 大翔 Hiroto賛成！レゴをたくさん出そう。Sansei! Rego o takusan dasō.I agree! Let's get out lots of Legos.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry レゴ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
