Xbox
The English phrase "xbox" is translated into Japanese as Xbox.
Xbox refers to the video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft.
Meaning: video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft (noun)
Did you know?
- Even though 'box' is a common English word, it is treated as a specialized loanword in the form of ボックス (bokkusu) when referring to hardware. This prevents it from being mistaken for the native Japanese word for a physical container, 箱 (hako).
- Because Japanese phonetics lack a standalone 'x' sound, the x in Xbox is pronounced as ekkusu, adding an extra syllable to the word.
- Japanese gamers often shorten the name of the Xbox 360 to 360 or the Xbox One to One in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Xbox 360については「いいハードです」と開口一番切り出した。On the Xbox 360 the very first thing he said was "good hardware."This sentence is useful for seeing how to mention the Xbox 360 in a sentence.Tatoeba #74087 by fcbond, translation #329633 by fcbond
- 今日はエックスボックスでゲームをするつもりです。I plan to play games on Xbox today.
- 新しいXboxを買いたいです。Atarashii Xbox o kaitai desu.I want to buy a new Xbox.
- このXboxはとても高性能です。Kono Xbox wa totemo kōseinō desu.This Xbox is very high-performance.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are talking about their hobbies at home.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮さんは、Xboxを持っていますか？Ren-san wa, Xbox o motte imasu ka?Ren, do you have an Xbox?
- 蓮 Renはい、持っていますよ。Hai, motte imasu yo.Yes, I do.
- 陽葵 Himariいいな！私もXboxで遊びたいです。Ii na! Watashi mo Xbox de asobitai desu.Lucky! I want to play on the Xbox too.
- 蓮 Ren今度、一緒にやりましょう。Kondo, issho ni yarimashou.Let's play together next time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
