ポケモンカード
pokemon kādo
The English phrase "pokemon cards" is translated into Japanese as ポケモンカード (pokemon kādo).
This phrase refers to the trading cards based on the Pokémon media franchise, which are used for both collecting and playing the game.
Which one should you use?
While ポケモンカード is the standard term, you may encounter ポケモンのトレーディングカード, which explicitly emphasizes the "trading" aspect of the cards and ポケカ, which is a shortened version used in casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
pokemon kādo
Did you know?
- In Japanese retail and hobbyist circles, specific expansion sets are often referred to with the word 弾, meaning 'bullet' or 'round'.
- The term ポケモン is a portmanteau of ポケットモンスター, which is the full name typically found on the original Japanese cards.
- When Japanese collectors want to describe a lucky pull of a rare card from a pack, they often use the word 当たり, which literally translates to 'hit' or 'a win'.
Examples in context
- ポケモンカードは人気のある商品です。Pokemon cards are a popular product.
- 今、ポケモンカードにはまっています。I'm currently obsessed with Pokemon cards.
- このポケカ、めっちゃレアだよ！This Pokemon card is super rare!
- このポケカ、交換してもらえる？Can I trade for this Pokemon card?
- すみません、ポケモンカードを譲っていただけませんか？Excuse me, could you please give me your Pokemon cards?
- ポケモンカードを買いたいです。Pokemon kado o kaitai desu.I want to buy Pokémon cards.
- 新しいポケモンカードが届きました。Atarashii Pokemon kado ga todokimashita.New Pokémon cards have arrived.
- ポケモンカードを集めるのが好きです。Pokemon kado o atsumeru no ga suki desu.I like collecting Pokémon cards.
Example conversation
Two children are talking at school during recess.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵ちゃん、ポケモンカード持ってる？Hii-ki chan, Pokemon kādo motteru?Hii-ki, do you have Pokemon cards?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、たくさん持ってるよ。Un, takusan motteru yo.Yes, I have a lot.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいな！後で見せてね。Ii na! Ato de misete ne.Lucky! Show them to me later.
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ。一緒に遊ぼう！Ii yo. Issho ni asobō!Sure. Let's play together!
