パワーレンジャー
Pawā Renjā
The English phrase "power rangers" is translated into Japanese as パワーレンジャー (Pawā Renjā).
パワーレンジャー is the name used for the superhero television franchise that features a team of colorful fighters.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Pawā Renjā.
Did you know?
- While English speakers call them 'power rangers', the original Japanese series that inspired the franchise is called スーパー戦隊, or 'Super Sentai'.
- Japanese culture has a specific term 特撮, meaning 'special filming', which describes the practical effects and suits used in パワーレンジャー and similar shows.
- In Japan, the word レンジャー is used for both the fictional heroes and actual forest rangers, creating a linguistic link between colorful superheroes and nature conservation.
Examples in context
- パワーレンジャーはとても人気があります。Pawā Renjā wa totemo ninki ga arimasu.Power Rangers are very popular.
- 子供たちはパワーレンジャーが大好きです。Kodomotachi wa Pawā Renjā ga daisuki desu.Children love Power Rangers.
- 新しいパワーレンジャーの番組を見ました。Atarashii Pawā Renjā no bangumi o mimashita.I watched a new Power Rangers program.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are talking about their favorite TV shows.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんは、どんな番組が見たい？Ren-kun wa, donna bangumi ga mitai?Ren, what kind of show do you want to watch?
- 蓮 Ren僕はパワーレンジャーが見たいな。Boku wa Pawā Renjā ga mitai na.I want to watch Power Rangers.
- 結衣 Yuiいい考えね。一緒に見よう！Ii kangae ne. Issho ni miyō!That's a good idea. Let's watch it together!
- 蓮 Renやった！テレビをつけよう。Yatta! Terebi o tsukeyō.Great! Let's turn on the TV.
