ナイジェル
The English name Nigel is translated into Japanese as ナイジェル.
Did you know?
- While 'Nigel' is a name, the syllables ナイ 'nai' can mean 'not' or 'non-existent' in Japanese. This can lead to unintentional puns or wordplay in casual conversation.
- The length of the name is perceived as three distinct beats in Japanese, whereas English speakers perceive it as two syllables.
- The character ジェ 'je' is a relatively modern addition to the Japanese writing system. It was created by combining ジ 'ji' and a small ェ 'e' to better approximate foreign sounds like the 'ge' in 'Nigel'.
Examples in context
- ナイジェルさんは日本語が上手です。Nigel is good at Japanese.
- ナイジェルは親切な人です。Naijeru wa shinsetsu na hito desu.Nigel is a kind person.
- 新しい生徒の名前はナイジェルです。Atarashii seito no namae wa Naijeru desu.The new student's name is Nigel.
- ナイジェルに会いに行きます。Naijeru ni ai ni ikimasu.I am going to see Nigel.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their new coworker at the office.
- 結衣 Yui新しい同僚はナイジェルさんですか？Atarashii dōryō wa Naijeru-san desu ka?Is the new colleague Nigel?
- 健太 Kentaはい、ナイジェルさんです。Hai, Naijeru-san desu.Yes, it is Nigel.
- 結衣 Yui彼はとても明るいですね。Kare wa totemo akarui desu ne.He is very cheerful, isn't he?
- 健太 Kentaええ、とても話しやすい人です。Ee, totemo hanashiyasui hito desu.Yes, he is a very easy person to talk to.
