リックロール
rikkurōru
The English phrase "rick roll" is translated into Japanese as リックロール (rikkurōru).
The term refers to the internet prank where a person is tricked into clicking a link that leads to a music video by Rick Astley.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Kansai dialect, you may use the expression リックロールするんや.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rikkurōru.
Did you know?
- In Japanese internet slang, the act of 'rick rolling' is often described as 釣られた, which means 'I was fished'. This suggests that the victim is a fish that took the bait of a deceptive link.
- While リックロール refers to the prank, the word ロール is also the standard Japanese term for a 'Swiss roll' cake. Without context, a Japanese speaker might think of a dessert rather than a music video.
- To turn the noun リックロール into an action, Japanese speakers add する, which means 'to do'. This creates a hybrid phrase that functions as a verb, a common pattern for adapting English memes.
Examples in context
- 友達をリックロールするTo Rick Roll a friend
- この曲をリックロールに使うI use this song for Rick Rolling
- 最新のリックロールビデオを見たか？Have you seen the latest Rick Roll video?
- 彼はリックロールされた。Kare wa rikkurooru sareta.He was rickrolled.
- リックロールに引っかかった！Rikkurooru ni hikakatta!I got rickrolled!
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at funny videos on a smartphone.
- 結衣 Yuiこの動画、面白いよ！Kono douga, omoshiroi yo!This video is funny!
- 大翔 Hirotoえ、まさかリックロール？E, masaka rikkurooru?Wait, is it a rickroll?
- 結衣 Yuiあはは、大翔、リックロールされたね！Ahaha, Hiroto, rikkurooru sareta ne!Ahaha, Hiroto, you got rickrolled!
- 大翔 Hirotoもう、騙されたよ。Mou, damasareta yo.Man, I was tricked.
