七代目火影
nanadaime hokage
The English phrase "seventh hokage" is translated into Japanese as 七代目火影 (nanadaime hokage).
七代目火影 is a title used to refer to the seventh leader of the Hidden Leaf Village within the Naruto series.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 七代目 (nanadaime) literally means "seventh generation" or "the seventh in a line".
How do you pronounce it?
nanadaime hokage
Did you know?
- While 代目 (daime) is used for the Hokage, it is also the standard term for traditional Japanese arts, such as the titles passed down through generations of Kabuki actors.
- If a Japanese speaker were to use the word 火影 (hokage) outside of the context of the anime, it would sound extremely archaic or poetic, as the word is not used in modern daily conversation to mean 'shadow'.
- If you used the general counter 七番目 (nanabanme) instead of 七代目 (nanadaime), a Japanese speaker would think you are counting people in a line rather than honoring a legacy.
Examples in context
- 私は七代目火影を尊敬しています。I have great respect for the Seventh Hokage.
- 七代目火影は今日も全力で木の葉のために働いています。The Seventh Hokage is working hard for the sake of Konoha today as well.
- 彼は七代目火影です。Kare wa nanadaime hokage desu.He is the seventh hokage.
- 七代目火影の名前は何ですか？Nanadaime hokage no namae wa nan desu ka?What is the name of the seventh hokage?
- 七代目火影になりたいです。Nanadaime hokage ni naritai desu.I want to become the seventh hokage.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime characters.
- 蓮 Renやっぱり七代目火影が一番かっこいいよね。Yappari Nanadaime Kage ga ichiban kakkoii yo ne.As expected, the Seventh Hokage is the coolest, right?
- 陽葵 Himariそうだね。本当にすごいリーダーだと思うよ。Sou da ne. Hontou ni sugoi ridaa da to omou yo.I agree. I think he's a really amazing leader.
- 蓮 Renみんなに信頼されているのが分かるよ。Minna ni shinrai sarete iru no ga wakaru yo.You can tell that everyone trusts him.
- 陽葵 Himariあの強さと優しさは特別だね。Ano tsuyosa to yasashisa wa tokubetsu da ne.That strength and kindness are special.
