マリオ
Mario[ma̠ɾʲio̞]
マリオ is the Japanese way to say the given name Mario.
マリオ is used as a given name. Because it is a foreign name, it is written using the Katakana script.
Meaning: the given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a person named Mario in a standard social context, the honorific suffix さん is typically added to the name, forming マリオさん. Adding the honorific さん after a name shows respect and politeness.
How do you pronounce it?
Mario
Did you know?
- The world-famous character マリオ was originally named ジャンプマン 'Jumpman' in his first appearance, but was renamed after the landlord of the warehouse where Nintendo's American office was located.
- The pronunciation of マリオ follows strict Japanese phonology, meaning the 'r' sound is actually a flicked flap between an 'l' and a 'd' sound.
- If a Japanese person were to write the name using Kanji, they would have to choose characters based on sound alone, as there is no traditional Japanese way to write 'Mario'.
Examples in context
- マリオはどんな曲を歌っていましたか？What was Mario singing?Tatoeba #1283060 by marcelostockle, translation #1201389 by CN
- やっと、マリオさんが姫さまの愛を勝ち得ることができた。At last, Mario managed to win the princess's love.Tatoeba #191541 by Scott, translation #28702 by Scott
- 今度のマリオは海底に沈んだ古代王国の謎を解き明かす海洋アドベンチャーだ。The new Mario game is an underwater adventure where he solves the mystery of an ancient kingdom sunk to the bottom of the sea.Tatoeba #1109937 by mookeee, translation #2678733 by WestofEden
- マリオさん、お越しいただきありがとうございます。Thank you for coming, Mario.
Example conversation
陽太 and 美咲 are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misakiマリオさんはどこにいますか？Mario-san wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Mario?
- 陽太 Yotaマリオさんはさっき帰りましたよ。Mario-san wa sakki kaerimashita yo.Mario went home a little while ago.
- 美咲 Misakiそうなんですね。残念です。Sou nan desu ne. Zannen desu.I see. That's too bad.
- 陽太 Yota次は明日会えると思います。Tsugi wa ashita aeru to omoimasu.I think you can see him tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mario” translations and entries マリオ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
