スプライト
Supuraito
The English word "sprite" is translated into Japanese as スプライト (Supuraito).
スプライト is a noun used to refer to an elf, a fairy or a goblin.
Meaning: an elf, a fairy, a goblin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Supuraito.
Did you know?
- The word スプライト is also the name of the lemon-lime soda in Japan, meaning the Katakana spelling is highly recognizable in a grocery store.
- In Japanese video game culture, the term スプライト is used to refer to the two-dimensional graphics of characters, rather than just the mythical creatures.
- In Japanese folklore, the role of a 'sprite' or 'goblin' is often filled by the 妖怪 (youkai), which are supernatural monsters that don't always fit Western definitions of sprites.
Examples in context
- レストランでスプライトを注文しました。I ordered a Sprite at the restaurant.
- 物語にはスプライトが登場します。Monogatari ni wa supuraito ga toujou shimasu.A sprite appears in the story.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are playing a fantasy video game together.
- 大翔 Hirotoあそこに変な生き物がいるよ。Asoko ni hen na ikimono ga iru yo.There's a strange creature over there.
- 美咲 Misakiあれは森のスプライトだと思うわ。Are wa mori no supuraito da to omou wa.I think that's a forest sprite.
- 大翔 Hiroto攻撃していいのかな？Kōgeki shite ii no kana?I wonder if I should attack it?
- 美咲 Misaki待って、大翔。話しかけてみて。Matte, Hiroto. Hanashikakete mite.Wait, Hiroto. Try talking to it.
