仙人モード
sennin mōdo
The Japanese phrase for "sage mode" is 仙人モード (sennin mōdo).
仙人モード refers to a special state of power used by characters within the Naruto series.
What does it mean word for word?
The word モード is the katakana transliteration of the English word "mode".
How do you pronounce it?
sennin mōdo
Did you know?
- Although 仙人 translates to 'sage', in a religious context it specifically implies a 'transcendental' person who has moved beyond the human realm, rather than just a wise person.
- The term 仙人 is shared with Chinese culture, where it is written as xiān rén. This highlights the deep influence of Chinese philosophy on the concepts of energy and immortality in Japanese language and art.
- The use of katakana for モード creates a linguistic hybrid, blending an ancient, classical concept of a hermit with modern, Western-influenced technological terminology.
Examples in context
- 彼はセージモードで戦います。He fights in Sage Mode.
- 彼は仙人モードを使っています。Kare wa senjin mōdo o tsukatte imasu.He is using sage mode.
- 仙人モードの力はすごいです。Senjin mōdo no chikara wa sugoi desu.The power of sage mode is amazing.
- 次は仙人モードになります。Tsugi wa senjin mōdo ni narimasu.Next, he will enter sage mode.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a manga they both read.
- 陽太 Yotaこのシーンの仙人モードがかっこいいね。Kono shīn no sennin mōdo ga kakkoii ne.Sage mode in this scene is so cool.
- 結衣 Yui本当に！演出がすごいと思うよ。Hontō ni! Enshutsu ga sugoi to omou yo.Really! I think the presentation is amazing.
- 陽太 Yota陽太は仙人モードを使えると思う？Yōta wa sennin mōdo o tsukaeru to omou?Do you think Yota could use sage mode?
- 結衣 Yui結衣なら、きっと修行を頑張るはずだよ。Yui nara, kitto shugyō o ganbaru hazu da yo.If it were Yui, I'm sure she would work hard at the training.
