スーパーマリオ
Sūpā Mario
The phrase "super mario" in Japanese is スーパーマリオ (Sūpā Mario).
スーパーマリオ is the name of the famous video game character created by Nintendo. It is the direct equivalent of "Super Mario" in English.
Which one should you use?
While スーパーマリオ is the full name of the character, you may encounter スーパーマリオブラザーズ when specifically referring to the Super Mario Bros. Games. Additionally, the shorter form マリオ is used to refer to the character in everyday conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
Sūpā Mario
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word スーパー ('super') is used as a common shorthand for スーパーマーケット ('supermarket'). Without context, a Japanese speaker might think you are talking about a grocery store.
- While English speakers call him 'Mario', Japanese fans often refer to him as マリオさん ('Mario-san') when speaking about him with a level of polite respect or affection.
- The name マリオ is written in カタカナ (katakana), the Japanese script used primarily for foreign words and names. This highlights that the character is perceived as having an Italian origin.
Examples in context
- 彼はスーパーマリオをプレイして楽しんでいます。He enjoys playing Super Mario.
- スーパーマリオはとても有名です。Sūpā Mario wa totemo yūmei desu.Super Mario is very famous.
- このゲームはスーパーマリオですか？Kono gēmu wa Sūpā Mario desu ka?Is this game Super Mario?
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are talking about video games.
- 結衣 Yui大翔くんは、何が好き？Hiroto-kun wa, nani ga suki?Hiroto, what do you like?
- 大翔 Hiroto僕はスーパーマリオが大好きだよ。Boku wa Sūpā Mario ga daisuki dayo.I love Super Mario.
- 結衣 Yui私もスーパーマリオが好き！Watashi mo Sūpā Mario ga suki!I like Super Mario too!
- 大翔 Hiroto一緒に遊ぼうか。Issho ni asobō ka.Shall we play together?
