口寄せの術
kuchiyose no jutsu
The English phrase "summoning jutsu" is translated into Japanese as 口寄せの術 (kuchiyose no jutsu).
口寄せの術 is a fictional term used in the Naruto series to describe a technique used to call animals or objects to a user's specific location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts. 口寄せ (kuchiyose) means "summoning" or "calling forth", combining 口 (mouth) and 寄せ (to draw near or approach). The second part, 術 (jutsu), means "technique", "art" or "skill", acting as a common suffix for specialized abilities in Japanese media.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun phrase, 口寄せの術 does not change its form regardless of whether it functions as the subject or the object within a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
kuchiyose no jutsu
Did you know?
- The word 術 (jutsu) is so versatile that it is also used in the term 技術 (gijutsu), which is the standard Japanese word for 'technology' used in modern science.
- While 口寄せの術 is fictional, the Japanese word for a real 'summon' in a legal or official context is 召喚 (shōkan), which is also used in many other fantasy games.
- The suffix 術 (jutsu) is a common element in real-world traditional Japanese martial arts, such as 柔術 (jujutsu). In those contexts, it refers to a practical discipline rather than a supernatural power.
Examples in context
- 今回、私は口寄せの術を見せてやろう！This time, I will show you the Summoning Jutsu!
- このゲームでは、召喚の術を使って強力なモンスターを召喚できる！In this game, you can summon powerful monsters using the Summoning Jutsu!
- 口寄せの術を使う。Kuchiyose no jutsu o tsukau.I will use the summoning jutsu.
- 口寄せの術でカエルを呼ぶ。Kuchiyose no jutsu de kaeru o yobu.I call a frog with the summoning jutsu.
- これは口寄せの術ですか？Kore wa kuchiyose no jutsu desu ka?Is this the summoning jutsu?
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a Naruto-themed video game.
- 結衣 Yui陽太、口寄せの術を使って！Youta, kuchiyose no jutsu o tsukatte!Youta, use the summoning jutsu!
- 陽太 Yotaわかった、今使うよ。Wakatta, ima tsukau yo.Got it, I'm using it now.
- 結衣 Yuiすごい、大きな蛇が出てきた！Sugoi, ookina hebi ga detekita!Amazing, a huge snake appeared!
- 陽太 Yota結衣、僕の勝ちだね。Yui, boku no kachi da ne.Yui, I won, didn't I?
