スタジオジブリ
sutajio jiburi
The phrase for Studio Ghibli in Japanese is スタジオジブリ (sutajio jiburi).
This phrase refers to the acclaimed Japanese animation film studio known for its feature films.
What does it mean word for word?
The first part, スタジオ (sutajio), is the katakana transliteration of the English word 'studio'.
How do you pronounce it?
sutajio jiburi
Did you know?
- The name 'Ghibli' comes from the Italian word for a hot wind in the Sahara, which Hayao Miyazaki used to symbolize the studio's intent to blow a new wind through the animation industry.
- The phrase スタジオジブリ is a linguistic 'double loan', combining a word from English and a word from Italian, yet it is perceived as a quintessential symbol of Japanese culture.
- While スタジオジブリ is written in katakana, a script used for foreign words, the studio's logo often incorporates a stylized character that mimics the look of traditional Japanese calligraphy.
Examples in context
- 友達と ジブリ の映画を見に行きました。I went to watch a Studio Ghibli movie with my friend.
- この場面は スタジオジブリ の魔法のようです。This scene feels like Studio Ghibli's magic.
- スタジオジブリの映画は大好きです。Sutajio Jiburi no eiga wa daisuki desu.I love Studio Ghibli movies.
- スタジオジブリの作品はどれも美しいですね。Sutajio Jiburi no sakuhin wa dore mo utsukushii desu ne.Every Studio Ghibli work is beautiful, isn't it?
- 週末にスタジオジブリの映画を観ました。Shuumatsu ni Sutajio Jiburi no eiga o mimashita.I watched a Studio Ghibli movie over the weekend.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their favorite anime.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんは、スタジオジブリが好きですか？Kenta-san wa, Sutajio Jiburi ga suki desu ka?Kenta, do you like Studio Ghibli?
- 健太 Kentaはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love it.
- 結衣 Yui一番好きな映画は何ですか？Ichiban suki na eiga wa nan desu ka?What is your favorite movie?
- 健太 Kentaトトロが一番好きです。Totoro ga ichiban suki desu.I like Totoro the best.
