ナルト
naruto
ナルト (naruto) is the Japanese name for the popular manga and anime series Naruto.
Within the context of the series, Uzumaki (うずまき) is Naruto's family name.
What does it mean word for word?
The name refers to the Naruto whirlpools (鳴門) in the Naruto Strait. The name also refers to a type of rolled fish cake (鳴門巻き) that has a pink spiral pattern, which is a visual pun on the character's name and the whirlpools.
How do you pronounce it?
naruto
Did you know?
- The kanji used for the whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, 鳴門, literally translate to 'roaring gates', describing the sound of the water passing through the narrow strait.
- The name ナルト is a rare given name for real people in Japan, as it is more commonly associated with the fish cake or the location.
- The Naruto whirlpools are caused by the meeting of the Pacific Ocean and the Seto Inland Sea, creating a natural spectacle that attracts thousands of tourists.
Examples in context
- ナルトはとても有名です。Naruto wa totemo yuumei desu.Naruto is very famous.
- 昨日、ナルトを読みました。Kinou, Naruto o yomimashita.I read Naruto yesterday.
- ナルトの映画を見たいです。Naruto no eiga o mitai desu.I want to see the Naruto movie.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 陽太 Yota結衣さんは、ナルトを知っていますか？Yui-san wa, Naruto o shitte imasu ka?Yui, do you know Naruto?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、大好きです！Hai, daisuki desu!Yes, I love it!
- 陽太 Yota私もナルトのファンです。Watashi mo Naruto no fan desu.I am a Naruto fan too.
- 結衣 Yui一緒に見ませんか？Issho ni mimasen ka?Do you want to watch it together?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ナルト, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
