マイ・レディ
mai redi
The English phrase "my lady" is translated into Japanese as マイ・レディ (mai redi).
This phrase is used as an address towards a peeress.
Meaning: address towards a peeress (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mai redi.
Did you know?
- Using マイ・レディ can sometimes feel 'chuunibyou', a term used to describe people who act as if they inhabit an anime or fantasy world. It is often seen as an intentional, theatrical performance.
- The phrase マイ・レディ is a loanword from English and is not a traditional Japanese way to address a woman. It sounds like something from a fantasy novel or a Western period drama to a Japanese ear.
- The word レディ 'redi' is a loanword from English, but it is often used in Japan to describe a woman's refined behavior rather than just her social rank.
Example conversation
Ren is acting as a butler for Yui during a roleplay game.
- 蓮 Renマイ・レディ、お茶の準備ができました。Mai redi, ocha no junbi ga dekimashita.My lady, the tea is ready.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、蓮。いいタイミングね。Arigatō, Ren. Ii taimingu ne.Thank you, Ren. Great timing.
- 蓮 Renお好きなケーキをお選びください、マイ・レディ。Osuki na kēki o oerabi kudasai, mai redi.Please choose whichever cake you like, my lady.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、いちごのケーキにするわ。Jā, ichigo no kēki ni suru wa.Then, I'll have the strawberry cake.
