白い悪魔
shiroi akuma
The English phrase "white devil" is translated into Japanese as 白い悪魔 (shiroi akuma).
This noun phrase is used to refer to a "white devil".
Meaning: white devil (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shiroi akuma
Did you know?
- In the anime and manga series 'Mobile Suit Gundam', the iconic RX-78-2 robot is nicknamed 白い悪魔 because of its overwhelming power and white armor.
- The word 悪魔 can be used to describe something with an irresistible or addictive quality, such as a 'devilishly' delicious dessert.
- The word 悪魔 differs from 鬼 ('oni'), as the former refers to a Western-style demon or devil while the latter is a traditional Japanese folklore ogre.
Examples in context
- あの雪山は、まさに白い悪魔だ。Ano yukiyama wa, masa ni shiroi akuma da.That snowy mountain is truly a white devil.
- 彼は、白い悪魔と呼ばれるほどの猛者だ。Kare wa, shiroi akuma to yobareru hodo no mosa da.He is such a powerhouse that he is called the white devil.
- 白い悪魔の伝説を、君は知っているか？Shiroi akuma no densetsu o, kimi wa shitte iru ka?Do you know the legend of the white devil?
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are discussing a villain in a video game.
- 結衣 Yui次のボスは白い悪魔だよ。Tsugi no bosu wa shiroi akuma da yo.The next boss is the white devil.
- 大翔 Hiroto白い悪魔？強そうだな。Shiroi akuma? Tsuyosou da na.The white devil? He sounds strong.
- 結衣 Yuiかなり強いから気をつけて。Kanari tsuyoi kara ki o tsukete.He is quite strong, so be careful.
- 大翔 Hiroto分かった。一緒に戦おう。Wakatta. Issho ni tatakaou.I got it. Let's fight together.
