ニンテンドースイッチ
Nintendō Suitchi
The English phrase 'nintendo switch' is translated into Japanese as ニンテンドースイッチ (Nintendō Suitchi).
This phrase refers to the hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo.
How do you pronounce it?
Nintendō Suitchi
Did you know?
- The name ニンテンドー comes from the phrase 任天堂, which means 'leave luck to heaven'.
- The word スイッチ is used in Japanese business slang to describe 'switching' one's mindset or mood, such as スイッチを入れる to mean 'getting in the zone'.
- In Japan, the 'Switch' is often categorized as a 携帯機 (handheld machine), even though it is a hybrid, because of the country's strong cultural preference for portable gaming.
Examples in context
- ニンテンドースイッチで遊びたいI want to play Nintendo Switch
- 昨日、ニンテンドースイッチを買ったI bought a Nintendo Switch yesterday
- ニンテンドースイッチが大好きですI absolutely love the Nintendo Switch
- ニンテンドースイッチをプレイすると喜びを感じますPlaying the Nintendo Switch brings me joy
- 新しいニンテンドースイッチを買いました。Atarashii nintendo suitchi o kaimashita.I bought a new Nintendo Switch.
- ニンテンドースイッチでゲームをします。Nintendosueitchi de geemu o shimasu.I play games on my Nintendo Switch.
- これはニンテンドースイッチですか？Kore wa nintendosueitchi desu ka?Is this a Nintendo Switch?
Example conversation
Daishō and Yui are talking about their weekend plans.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、家でニンテンドースイッチをしない？Yui, ie de Nintendō Suitchi o shinai?Yui, do you want to play Nintendo Switch at home?
- 結衣 Yuiいいですね！やりましょう。Ii desu ne! Yarimashō.That sounds great! Let's do it.
- 大翔 Hirotoどのゲームを遊びたい？Dono gēmu o asobitai?Which game do you want to play?
- 結衣 Yui大翔の持っているゲームを貸してね。Daishō no motte iru gēmu o kashite ne.Please lend me the games you have, Daishō.
