ブラッキー
Burakkī
The English name for the Pokémon Umbreon is translated into Japanese as ブラッキー (Burakkī).
ブラッキー refers specifically to the Dark-type evolution of the Pokémon Eevee.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Burakkī.
Did you know?
- While 'Dark-type' is translated as あくタイプ in Japanese, the word あく specifically means 'evil' or 'wicked' rather than 'darkness'.
- While English speakers associate 'Umbreon' with the Latin 'umbra', the Japanese name sounds much closer to the English word 'black', though it is written in the Japanese phonetic script.
- The name ブラッキー uses the same phonetic ending as ラッキー (Lucky), a common name for pets in Japan. This makes the Pokémon sound like a domestic companion rather than a wild creature.
Examples in context
- ブラッキーはとてもかっこいいです。Burakkii wa totemo kakkoii desu.Umbreon is very cool.
- イーブイはブラッキーに進化します。Iibui wa Burakkii ni shinka shimasu.Eevee evolves into Umbreon.
- 私の好きなポケモンはブラッキーです。Watashi no suki na Pokemon wa Burakkii desu.My favorite Pokemon is Umbreon.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite Pokemon at a cafe.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんは、どのポケモンが好きですか？Misaki-san wa, dono Pokemon ga suki desu ka?Misaki, which Pokemon do you like?
- 美咲 Misaki私はブラッキーが一番好きです。Watashi wa Burakkii ga ichiban suki desu.I like Umbreon the best.
- 蓮 Renブラッキーはデザインが素敵ですよね。Burakkii wa dezain ga suteki desu yo ne.Umbreon has a lovely design, doesn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、とてもかっこいいです。Hai, totemo kakkoii desu.Yes, it is very cool.
