螺旋手裏剣
Rasenshuriken
Rasenshuriken is the Japanese term for a fictional attack used by characters in the Naruto series.
How do you pronounce it?
Rasenshuriken
Did you know?
- The kanji for shuriken 手裏剣 literally translates to 'hand', 'inside' and 'sword'. This reflects the historical way these weapons were concealed in the palm or sleeve.
- In modern Japanese, the term 螺旋 (rasen) is also a standard mathematical term used to describe a 'spiral' or 'helix', such as the structure of DNA.
- The word 手裏剣, or 'shuriken', is often misunderstood in Japan as a single type of throwing star, but it etymologically refers to any tool used for 'hidden' or 'secret' throwing.
Examples in context
- 彼は「螺旋手裏剣」を使って敵に攻撃した。He attacked the enemy using the Rasenshuriken.
- 螺旋手裏剣は強力な技だ。rasenshuriken wa kyouryoku na waza da.The rasenshuriken is a powerful technique.
- 彼は螺旋手裏剣を使った。kare wa rasenshuriken o tsukatta.He used the rasenshuriken.
- あの螺旋手裏剣の演出はすごい。ano rasenshuriken no enshutsu wa sugoi.The presentation of that rasenshuriken is amazing.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite anime attacks.
- 陽太 Yota一番好きな技は何？Ichiban sukina waza wa nani?What is your favorite technique?
- 結衣 Yui私は螺旋手裏剣が好き。Watashi wa rasenshuriken ga suki.I like the Rasenshuriken.
- 陽太 Yotaやっぱりかっこいいよね。Yappari kakkoii yo ne.It really is cool, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、本当にすごいと思う。Un, hontō ni sugoi to omou.Yeah, I think it's truly amazing.
