スプラトゥーン
Supuratūn
Splatoon in Japanese is スプラトゥーン (Supuratūn).
スプラトゥーン is the name of the video game series developed by Nintendo.
Which one should you use?
スプラトゥーン is the formal way to say Splatoon in Japanese, while スプラ is an informal shortened version of the word Splatoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "to play Splatoon", use the phrase スプラトゥーンする.
How do you pronounce it?
Supuratūn
Did you know?
- The word スプラトゥーン is a 'wasei-eigo' term, meaning it is English-style Japanese created in Japan rather than a word borrowed from English speakers.
- The term スプラ民 ('Supura-min') uses the suffix 民 ('min'), which traditionally refers to 'the people' or 'citizens' of a country. In modern Japanese, this suffix is used to identify members of specific online subcultures or fanbases.
- Japanese players often use the phrase スプラる ('Supurarū'), adding a verb ending to the shortened name to mean 'to act like a character from Splatoon' or 'to splatter everything'.
Examples in context
- スプラトゥーンは人気のあるゲームです。Splatoon is a popular game.
- 友達と一緒にスプラで遊ぼう！Let's play Splatoon with friends!
- スプラトゥーンが大好きです。Supuratūn ga daisuki desu.I love Splatoon.
- 昨日、スプラトゥーンをしました。Kinō, Supuratūn o shimashita.I played Splatoon yesterday.
- スプラトゥーンの新作はいつですか？Supuratūn no shinsaku wa itsu desu ka?When is the new Splatoon release?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games at school.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔くんは、スプラトゥーンをしていますか？Hiroto-kun wa, Supuratūn o shite imasu ka?Hiroto, do you play Splatoon?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、毎日遊んでいます。Hai, mainichi asonde imasu.Yes, I play it every day.
- 陽葵 Himari私も、スプラトゥーンがやりたいです。Watashi mo, Supuratūn ga yaritai desu.I want to play Splatoon too.
- 大翔 Hiroto今度、一緒に遊びましょう。Kondo, issho ni asobimashō.Let's play together next time.
