レッドブル
reddo buru
The English phrase "red bull" is translated into Japanese as レッドブル (reddo buru).
レッドブル refers to the brand of energy drink. エナドリ is an informal term for energy drinks, including Red Bull.
Which one should you use?
The phrase is written in Katakana, the Japanese script used for foreign-derived loanwords and brand names. 赤ブル is an informal way to say 'Red Bull' by combining '赤' (red) and 'ブル' (bull).
How do you pronounce it?
reddo buru
Did you know?
- In Japanese convenience stores, レッドブル is often grouped with リポビタンD and other 'energy drinks' that are functionally different from the carbonated Western style.
- People in Japan may refer to the act of drinking レッドブル as 翼をさずける 'giving wings' as a playful nod to the brand's global slogan.
- If you were to translate the brand name literally using native Japanese words instead of Katakana, it would become 赤い雄牛 (akai oushi).
Examples in context
- 会議の後、レッドブルを飲みませんか？After the meeting, would you like to have a Red Bull?
- あのカフェは赤ブルを置いてるよ。That café has Red Bull.
- コンビニでレッドブルを買いました。Konbini de Reddo buru o kaimashita.I bought a Red Bull at the convenience store.
- レッドブルは美味しいですか？Reddo buru wa oishii desu ka?Is Red Bull delicious?
Example conversation
A student is studying late at night at a desk.
- 陽葵 Himari眠いときはどうしていますか？Nemui toki wa dou shite imasu ka?What do you do when you are sleepy?
- 大翔 Hirotoレッドブルを飲みます。Reddo buru o nomimasu.I drink Red Bull.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔さんはよく飲むんですね。Hiroto-san wa yoku nomun desu ne.You drink it often, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、これがないと大変です。Hai, kore ga nai to taihen desu.Yes, it's tough without this.
