シャワーズ
Shawāzu
Vaporeon is translated into Japanese as シャワーズ (Shawāzu).
This term refers specifically to the Water-type evolution of the Pokémon Eevee.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Shawāzu.
Did you know?
- The name シャワーズ is not a native Japanese word but a transliteration of the English word 'showers'.
- The ズ sound at the end of シャワーズ is a common phonetic 'placeholder' in Japanese for English plurals, even though the Pokémon itself is a single creature.
- While the English name 'Vaporeon' evokes the idea of steam or mist, the Japanese name シャワーズ focuses on the physical sensation of falling water, similar to a 'shower'.
Examples in context
- シャワーズは水タイプです。Shawāzu wa mizu taipu desu.Vaporeon is a water type.
- 私の好きなポケモンはシャワーズです。Watashi no sukina pokemon wa Shawāzu desu.My favorite Pokémon is Vaporeon.
- イーブイからシャワーズに進化させました。Ībui kara Shawāzu ni shinka sasemashita.I evolved Eevee into Vaporeon.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their video game collection.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんは、どのポケモンが好き？Ren-kun wa, dono pokemon ga suki?Ren, which Pokémon do you like?
- 蓮 Ren僕はシャワーズが一番好きだよ。Boku wa Shawāzu ga ichiban suki da yo.I like Vaporeon the best.
- 結衣 Yuiわあ、可愛いね！Wā, kawaii ne!Wow, it's cute!
- 蓮 Renうん、とてもかっこいいよ。Un, totemo kakkoii yo.Yeah, it's also very cool.
