レックウザ
Rekkūza
The Japanese word for the Pokémon Rayquaza is レックウザ (Rekkūza).
レックウザ refers to the legendary Pokémon species characterized by its dragon-like appearance and its ability to fly.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Rekkūza.
Did you know?
- While 'dragon' is 竜 in Japanese, レックウザ is categorized as a 'Dragon Pokémon' rather than a traditional Japanese dragon, which are typically associated with water and rain.
- In Japanese, the double consonant in レックウザ creates a slight pause, which gives the name a sharper and more powerful sound than the English 'Rayquaza'.
- While the name sounds like a traditional Japanese title, it is actually a piece of 'transliterated' branding designed to sound exotic. The use of Katakana for レックウザ tells a Japanese reader that the name does not have a native Japanese meaning, but is a constructed proper noun.
Examples in context
- レックウザが天空に舞い上がると、天候が一変します。When Rayquaza soars into the sky, the weather changes dramatically.
- レックウザはとても強いです。Rekkuza wa totemo tsuyoi desu.Rayquaza is very strong.
- 空を飛ぶレックウザが見たいです。Sora o tobu Rekkuza ga mitai desu.I want to see Rayquaza flying in the sky.
- レックウザは伝説のポケモンです。Rekkuza wa densetsu no Pokemon desu.Rayquaza is a legendary Pokemon.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite video games.
- 大翔 Hiroto一番好きなポケモンはレックウザだよ。Ichiban suki na Pokemon wa Rekkuza da yo.My favorite Pokemon is Rayquaza.
- 結衣 Yui大翔はレックウザが好きなの？Hiroto wa Rekkuza ga suki na no?Do you like Rayquaza, Hiroto?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、かっこいいから。Un, kakkoii kara.Yeah, because it's cool.
- 結衣 Yui私もレックウザはかっこいいと思う。Watashi mo Rekkuza wa kakkoii to omou.I also think Rayquaza is cool.
