モリー
Morī
The English name "Molly" is translated into Japanese as モリー (Morī).
モリー is the katakana representation of "Molly" and is a simple and commonly used informal option.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Morī
Did you know?
- If you say モリー to a Japanese person without context, they are much more likely to think you are speaking about a girl named 'Molly' than a fish.
- Japanese fish enthusiasts often use the term 観賞魚 (kanshōgyo) to describe モリー and other aquarium fish, which specifically means 'fish for appreciation'.
- While モリー is a simple loanword, the Japanese term for the biological process of these fish giving birth to live young, 卵胎生 (rantaisei), literally means 'egg-bearing pregnancy'.
Examples in context
- 正直言って私はクラシック音楽が好きじゃない。かたや、モリーの方が完全にはまっている。To tell the truth, I don't like classical music. On the other hand, Molly is really into it.This sentence is useful for showing how to contrast a person's interest with one's own using モリー.Tatoeba #142881 by stefanemail, translation #271688 by papabear
- 水槽にモリーを入れました。Suisou ni morii o iremashita.I put a molly in the aquarium.
- あのモリーはとても泳ぐのが速い。Ano morii wa totemo oyogu no ga hayai.That molly swims very fast.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are looking at a pet shop aquarium.
- 結衣 Yuiこのモリー、とても可愛いね。Kono morii, totemo kawaii ne.This molly is very cute, isn't it?
- 健太 Kentaそうだね、結衣。色が綺麗だよ。Sou da ne, Yui. Iro ga kirei da yo.You're right, Yui. The color is beautiful.
- 結衣 Yui健太、このモリーを買う？Kenta, kono morii o kau?Kenta, are you going to buy this molly?
- 健太 Kentaうん、家で飼いたいな。Un, ie de kaitai na.Yeah, I want to keep one at home.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
