プルス・ウルトラ
purusu urutora
The English phrase 'plus ultra' is translated into Japanese as プルス・ウルトラ (purusu urutora).
In a Japanese context, プルス・ウルトラ is most commonly recognized as a reference to the popular manga and anime series 'My Hero Academia'. It conveys the Latin meaning of 'further beyond', expressing a desire to exceed current limits or achieve more.
How do you pronounce it?
purusu urutora
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, プルス・ウルトラ is often shouted as a call-and-response or a collective cheer to motivate others to push past their limits.
- Unlike many Latin mottos that are used in formal heraldry, in a modern Japanese context, using プルス・ウルトラ can feel like 'otaku' slang or a direct quote from a fan community.
- While the phrase is Latin, Japanese speakers write it using Katakana, a script specifically reserved for foreign loanwords. This creates a visual signal to the reader that the phrase originates from outside Japanese culture.
Examples in context
- プルス・ウルトラ、その言葉を胸に刻む。Purusu urutora, sono kotoba o mune ni kizamu.Plus ultra, I will keep those words in my heart.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are cheering each other on before a big competition.
- 蓮 Ren美咲、準備はいいか？misaki, junbi wa ii ka?Misaki, are you ready?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、全力でぶつかるよ！un, zenryoku de butsukaru yo!Yes, I'm going to give it my all!
- 蓮 Renよし、プルス・ウルトラで行こうぜ！yoshi, purusu urutora de ikō ze!Alright, let's go plus ultra!
- 美咲 Misakiうん、蓮と一緒に頑張るね！un, ren to issho ni ganbaru ne!Yeah, I'll do my best along with you, Ren!
