テレポートする
terepōtosuru
The English verb 'teleport' is translated into Japanese as テレポートする (terepōtosuru). If unsure, use テレポートする. Wiktionary also lists テレポート (terepōto).
Meaning: travel without physically crossing distance (verb)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| テレポートする | terepōtosuru | |
| テレポート | terepōto | [te̞ɾe̞po̞ːto̞] (narrow) |
The term is used to describe traveling without physically crossing the distance between points. In many contexts, such as video games, manga and anime, you may also encounter the term ワープする, which is borrowed from the English word 'warp'.
Which one should you use?
ワープする is a common alternative.
How do you pronounce it?
terepōtosuru
Did you know?
- In Japanese gaming culture, the phrase テレポート is frequently shortened to テレポ (tere-po) in casual conversation and online forums.
- While テレポートする is a direct loanword, the term ワープする is often used in Japanese pop culture to describe jumping across light-years in space, regardless of whether it is instant.
- The word テレポート is a 'gairaigo' or loanword, meaning it is written in Katakana to signal its foreign origin to the reader.
Examples in context
- 昨日の夢で、私は友達と一緒にテレポートして異世界に行きました。In my dream yesterday, I teleported with my friend and went to a different world.
- このゲームは、キャラクターがワープできる特殊な能力を持っています。In this game, the characters have a special ability to warp.
- ゲームのキャラがテレポートする。Gēmu no kyara ga terepōto suru.The game character teleports.
- 一瞬でテレポートする魔法がある。Isshun de terepōto suru mahō ga aru.There is magic that teleports you in an instant.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a fantasy video game together.
- 陽葵 Himariこの魔法で、一瞬でテレポートするよ。Kono mahō de, isshun de terepōto suru yo.With this magic, I'll teleport in an instant.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵、すごいね！Himari, sugoi ne!Himari, that's amazing!
- 陽葵 Himari陽太も、次はテレポートしてね。Yōta mo, tsugi wa terepōto shite ne.You should teleport too next time, Yōta.
- 陽太 Yotaわかった、やってみるよ。Wakatta, yatte miru yo.Got it, I'll give it a try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teleport” translations and entries テレポート, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
