ポムポムプリン
Pomupomupurin
Pompompurin is the name of a golden retriever character created by Sanrio, in Japanese ポムポムプリン (Pomupomupurin).
ポムポムプリン is the official name of the character and the most straightforward way to say Pompompurin in Japanese. You can also use the phrase サンリオのポムポムプリン to say "Sanrio's Pompompurin".
How do you pronounce it?
Pomupomupurin
Did you know?
- The word 'purin' (プリン) in the name refers to a type of custard pudding, not the English word for 'prince' or 'prudent'. This reflects the character's yellowish, custard-like color and soft appearance.
- The character's name uses the repetitive 'pompom' sound, which mimics the Japanese 'onomatopoeia' style used to describe soft, round, or bouncy objects.
- The name is written in Katakana, the Japanese script specifically used for foreign loanwords and names. While many Japanese names use Kanji, character names like ポムポムプリン use Katakana to create a distinct, modern brand identity.
Examples in context
- ポムポムプリンのぬいぐるみを買った。Pomupomopurin no nuigurumi o katta.I bought a Pompompurin plushie.
- ポムポムプリンはとても可愛いですね。Pomupomopurin wa totemo kawaii desu ne.Pompompurin is very cute, isn't he?
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are at a Sanrio store.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くん、見て！ポムポムプリンがあるよ。Ren-kun, mite! Pomupomupurin ga aru yo.Ren, look! They have Pompompurin.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。ポムポムプリンはいい色だね。Hontou da. Pomupomupurin wa ii iro da ne.You're right. Pompompurin has a nice color.
- 結衣 Yuiこのポーチをプレゼントにしようかな。Kono pōchi o purezento ni shiyou kana.I wonder if I should get this pouch as a gift.
- 蓮 Renきっと喜んでくれると思うよ。Kitto yorokonde kureru to omou yo.I think they will definitely be happy with it.
