スナイプ
sunaipu
The English word "snipe" (referring to the bird) is translated into Japanese as スナイプ (sunaipu).
The term スナイプ refers specifically to the bird of the family Scolopacidae. If you wish to express the action of shooting at individuals from a concealed place or shooting with a sniper rifle, you should use the verb 狙撃する.
Meaning: bird of the family Scolopacidae (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sunaipu.
Did you know?
- In Japanese gaming culture, the English loanword スナイプ is often used as a verb to describe stealing a kill from a teammate in a multiplayer match.
- The common name タシギ is an onomatopoeia reflecting the bird's distinct calling sound rather than its physical appearance.
- Japanese distinguishes between the 'snipe' bird and the 'sniper' person by using 狙撃手 for the latter, adding the character for 'hand' to denote the professional.
Examples in context
- 彼女はゲームで3人の敵をスナイプした、気付かれずに。She sniped three enemies in the game without being noticed.
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are watching birds in a field.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、あそこの鳥を見て！Misaki, asoko no tori o mite!Misaki, look at that bird over there!
- 美咲 Misakiわあ、あれはスナイプかな？Waa, are wa sunaipu kana?Wow, is that a snipe?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、きっとスナイプだよ。Un, kitto sunaipu dayo.Yeah, it's definitely a snipe.
- 美咲 Misaki本当にきれいな鳥だね。Hontou ni kirei na tori dane.It really is a beautiful bird.
