ナルトの術
naruto no jutsu
The English phrase 'naruto jutsus' is translated into Japanese as ナルトの術 (naruto no jutsu).
This phrase refers to the special magical techniques used by characters within the Naruto series.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the name ナルト (Naruto), the possessive particle の (no) and the word 術 (jutsu), which means technique or art.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the word 術 (jutsu) does not change its form to indicate plurality. Therefore, ナルトの術 can be used to mean both 'Naruto jutsu' and 'Naruto jutsus'.
How do you pronounce it?
naruto no jutsu
Did you know?
- In the series, characters often shout the name of the technique before performing it, a trope that reflects the traditional Japanese theatrical style of announcing one's move in Kabuki.
- The word 術 (jutsu) can also be used in formal contexts to describe medical or surgical procedures, such as in 手術 (shujutsu), meaning 'operation'.
- In Japanese, the word 術 (jutsu) is also the root for words like 技術 (gijutsu), which means 'technology' or 'skill'. This connects the 'magical arts' of the anime to everyday professional expertise.
Examples in context
- ナルトの術はかっこいいです。Naruto no jutsu wa kakkoii desu.Naruto jutsus are cool.
- このナルトの術は難しいですね。Kono Naruto no jutsu wa muzukashii desu ne.This Naruto jutsu is difficult, isn't it?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about an anime they are watching.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんは、どのナルトの術が好き？Ren-kun wa, dono Naruto no jutsu ga suki?Ren, which Naruto jutsus do you like?
- 蓮 Ren僕は火遁が一番好きだよ。Boku wa kadon ga ichiban suki da yo.I like Fire Style the most.
- 結衣 Yui結衣は、やっぱり風遁かな。Yui wa, yappari fuuton kana.As for Yui, maybe Wind Style.
- 蓮 Renそれもすごくかっこいいよね。Sore mo sugoku kakkoii yo ne.That is also really cool, isn't it?
