モスラ
Mosura
モスラ (Mosura) is the Japanese name for Mothra, the giant moth monster from the Godzilla film series.
モスラ refers specifically to the character from the Godzilla franchise.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Mosura.
Did you know?
- Japanese fans often use the diminutive suffix 〜ちゃん with モスラ to express affection for the character, turning the giant monster's name into something cute.
- In Japan, the character モスラ is frequently associated with a divine status, and some fans treat her as a goddess rather than a creature.
- In Japan, the character is closely associated with the concept of 'reincarnation' because the moth always returns in a new form after dying.
Examples in context
- 友達と話していたらモスラについて話しました。Talking with a friend, we discussed Mothra.
- モスラはとても大きいです。Mosura wa totemo ookii desu.Mothra is very big.
- 映画でモスラを見ました。Eiga de Mosura o mimashita.I saw Mothra in a movie.
- モスラは美しい怪獣です。Mosura wa utsukushii kaijuu desu.Mothra is a beautiful monster.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about giant monster movies at a cafe.
- 健太 Kentaモスラは好きですか？Mosura wa suki desu ka?Do you like Mothra?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、大好きです！Hai, daisuki desu!Yes, I love her!
- 健太 Kenta陽葵さんは、どの映画が好きですか？Himari-san wa, dono eiga ga suki desu ka?Himari, which movie do you like?
- 陽葵 Himariモスラが出てくる映画です。Mosura ga detekuru eiga desu.The movie where Mothra appears.
