カビゴン
Kabigon
Snorlax is translated into Japanese as カビゴン (Kabigon).
カビゴン is the specific name for the sleepy, heavy Pokémon character known for blocking paths.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Kabigon.
Did you know?
- The use of kabi refers to the idea of something staying in one place for so long that it starts to grow mold.
- The suffix ゴン (gon) is frequently used in Japanese pop culture to make monster names sound more imposing or powerful.
- In Japanese, the character is often referred to as 'Kabigon-san' when being spoken about with a certain level of personified respect or affection, despite being a monster.
Examples in context
- カビゴンはとても大きいです。Kabigon wa totemo ookii desu.Snorlax is very big.
- 道にカビゴンがいます。Michi ni Kabigon ga imasu.There is a Snorlax in the road.
- カビゴンのぬいぐるみを買いました。Kabigon no nuigurumi o kaimashita.I bought a Snorlax plushie.
Example conversation
Hina and Kenta are playing a Pokemon game together.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、ここにカビゴンがいるよ！Mite, koko ni Kabigon ga iru yo!Look, there's a Snorlax here!
- 健太 Kenta本当だ！どうやって起こすの？Hontou da! Dou yatte okosu no?You're right! How do we wake it up?
- 陽葵 Himariポケフルートを使うんだよ。Pokefuruto o tsukau n da yo.You have to use the Poke Flute.
- 健太 Kentaカビゴンがいなくなればいいな。Kabigon ga inakunareba ii na.I hope Snorlax moves out of the way.
