How to Say “Lucario” in Japanese

ルカリオ
Rukario
ルカリオ (Rukario) is the Japanese way to say Lucario, a fictional species of Pokémon.
This term refers specifically to the Pokémon species known as Lucario.

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Rukario.

Did you know?

  • The concept of 波導 'hadō' associated with ルカリオ is a real-world term used in certain Japanese martial arts to describe the internal energy of a practitioner.
  • Because ルカリオ ends in a vowel, Japanese speakers can add various suffixes to it to change the tone, such as ルカリオくん 'Lucario-kun' to make it sound cute or friendly.
  • In Japanese merchandise, ルカリオ is frequently paired with the word 絆 'kizuna', meaning 'enduring bond', reflecting the specific narrative focus of its relationship with its trainer.

Examples in context

  • 私はルカリオが大好きです!
    I love Lucario!
  • ルカリオと一緒に戦いたいです。
    I want to battle with Lucario.
  • ルカリオの力はすごいですね。
    Lucario's power is amazing, isn't it?
  • ルカリオが大好きです。
    Rukarío ga daisuki desu.
    I love Lucario.
  • ルカリオのカードを持っています。
    Rukarío no kādo o motte imasu.
    I have a Lucario card.
  • あのルカリオはとても強そうです。
    Ano Rukarío wa totemo tsuyosō desu.
    That Lucario looks very strong.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about their favorite Pokémon at a cafe.

  1. 健太 Kenta

    陽葵さんは、どのポケモンが好きですか?
    Himari-san wa, dono Pokémon ga suki desu ka?
    Himari, which Pokémon do you like?
  2. 陽葵 Himari

    私はルカリオが一番好きです。
    Watashi wa Rukarío ga ichiban suki desu.
    I like Lucario the best.
  3. 健太 Kenta

    僕もルカリオはかっこいいと思います。
    Boku mo Rukarío wa kakkoii to omoimasu.
    I also think Lucario is cool.
  4. 陽葵 Himari

    そうですよね!
    Sō desu yo ne!
    It really is, isn't it!
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