鬼舞辻無惨
Kibutsuji Muzan
鬼舞辻無惨 (Kibutsuji Muzan) is the Japanese way to write the name of the primary antagonist from the manga and anime series Demon Slayer, Muzan Kibutsuji.
This phrase refers to the specific character Muzan Kibutsuji from the Demon Slayer series.
What does it mean word for word?
The surname 鬼舞辻 (Kibutsuji) is composed of the characters for 'demon' (鬼), 'dance' (舞) and 'crossroads' (辻). The given name 無惨 (Muzan) literally means 'cruel', 'merciless' or 'wretched'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the surname Kibutsuji comes before the given name Muzan.
How do you pronounce it?
Kibutsuji Muzan
Did you know?
- The surname 鬼舞辻 (Kibutsuji) is an extremely rare, almost non-existent name in real-world Japanese society, designed specifically to sound otherworldly.
- The word 辻 (tsuji) meaning 'crossroads' in the surname carries a historical connotation of places where public executions or announcements occurred. This adds a dark undertone to the character's family name.
- The kanji 鬼 (oni) is used not only for demons but also as a slang term for someone who is incredibly strict or skilled at a task, such as a 'demon' coach.
Examples in context
- 鬼舞辻無惨はとても強い。Kibutsuji Muzan wa totemo tsuyoi.Muzan Kibutsuji is very strong.
- 物語の敵は鬼舞辻無惨です。Monogatari no teki wa Kibutsuji Muzan desu.The enemy of the story is Muzan Kibutsuji.
- 鬼舞辻無惨について話しましょう。Kibutsuji Muzan ni tsuite hanashimashou.Let's talk about Muzan Kibutsuji.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing an anime they just watched.
- 健太 Kenta鬼舞辻無惨は怖いよね。Kibutsuji Muzan wa kowai yo ne.Muzan Kibutsuji is scary, isn't he?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、本当に恐ろしいキャラクターだわ。Un, hontou ni osoroshii kyarakutaa da wa.Yeah, he is a truly terrifying character.
- 健太 Kenta結衣は、彼が勝つと思う？Yui wa, kare ga katsu to omou?Yui, do you think he will win?
- 結衣 Yuiいや、絶対に負けると思うよ。Iya, zettai ni makeru to omou yo.No, I think he will definitely lose.
