One Piece Vocabulary in Japanese

Continuing our series of anime and manga vocabulary articles, today we have One Piece, a bestseller in Japan and around the world.

Let’s learn Japanese by discovering how to read and what each word from the One Piece universe means!

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One Piece Vocabulary in Japanese

• Kaizoku 海賊 – Pirate.
• Kaizokutachi 海賊達 – Pirates (plural).
• Kaizokudomo 海賊共 – Pirate Crew.
• Kaizokuou 海賊王 – King of the Pirates.
• Kaizoku Minarai 海賊見習い – Pirate Apprentice.
• Kaizoku Gari 海賊狩り – Pirate Hunter.
• Kaizoku Dan 海賊団 – Pirate Group, Pirate Organization.
• Kaizoku Ki 海賊旗 – Pirate Flag.
• Dai Kaizoku Jidai 大海賊時代 – The Great Era of Pirates.
• Iisuto Buuru イーストブール – East Blue.
• Higashi no Umi 東の海 – East Sea.
• Mugiwara 麦わら – Straw.
• Mugiwara Boushi 麦わら帽子 – Straw Hat, Straw Cap.
• Ichimi 一味 – Gang, Group, Conspirators.
• Nakama 仲間 – Companion, Friend.
• Sanzoku 山賊 – Bandit(s), Thieves, Gang, Brigade.
• Sanzokutachi 山賊達 – The Bandits, Group of Bandits.
• Kashira 頭 – Leader, Chief. It is used as an honorific title for someone of higher status.
• Kaizoku Gashira 海賊頭 – Leader of the Pirates (of a specific group of pirates).
• Ouka Shichibukai 王下七武海 – The Seven Military of the Royal Sea.
• Shichibukai 七武海 – The Seven Military of the Sea, The Seven Warriors of the Sea.
• Gyojin 魚人 – Fishmen, Merfolk.
• Ningyo 人魚 – Mermaid, Fishman, Merman.
• Idomu 挑む – Challenge (to a fight, to a duel).
• Akuma no Mi 悪魔の実 – Devil Fruit.
• Hitotsunagi ひとつなぎ – Human Bonds, Human Relationships, Human Connections.
• Wan Piisu ワンピース – Can mean various things, such as: “Dress”, “One Piece”, “Peace number 1”, among other possibilities.
• Gomu Ningen ゴム人間 – Rubber Man.
• Gomu Gomu no Mi ゴムゴムの実 – Rubber Fruit.
• Bara Bara no Mi バラバラの実 – Fruit that grants the ability to separate the parts of one’s own body. Bara Bara is an onomatopoeia that means “scattered”. Fruit eaten by the character Buggy.
• Mera Mera no Mi メラメラの実 – Flame-Flame Fruit. Fruit of Portgas D. Ace.
• Hito Hito no Mi 人人の実 – Fruit that transforms the user into a human hybrid. Fruit eaten by Chopper.
• Kairouseki 海楼石 – Kairoseki. It is a rare sea stone capable of draining the power of the Akuma no Mi. It does not have a well-defined translation.
• Kaigun 海軍 – Navy.
• Mariin マリーン – Navy.
• Kaikyuu 階級 – Rank, Class.
• Kakumeigun 革命軍 – Revolutionary Army.
• Hanrangun 反乱軍 – Rebel Army.
• Kakumei 革命 – Revolution.
• Hanran 反乱 – Rebellion.
• Kaihei 海兵 – Sailor, Marine.
• Haki 覇気 – Haki, Spirit, Vigor. It is equivalent to Ki from Dragon Ball. 覇 (は, ha) carries the sense of “supreme”, “domination”, “control”, and “hegemony”. 気 (き, ki) means “energy” or “spirit”.
• Kenbunshoku 見聞色 – It is one of the forms of Haki. Type of Experience. Type of Knowledge.
• Busoshoku 武装色 – It is one of the forms of Haki. Type of Armor. Type of Weapons.
• Haoshoku 覇王色 – It is one of the forms of Haki. Supreme Type, Autocrat Type, King Type.
• Shoku 色 – Has many meanings. Among the main ones are: Color, Appearance, Expression, Tone, Personality, Sensuality, Type.
• Kyuuden 宮殿 – Palace.
• Gekidou 激動 – Violent Confrontation, Violent Shock, Turbulence, Agitation.
• Sekai Seifu 世界政府 – World Government.
• Gorousei 五老生 – The Five Elders.
• Yonkou 四皇 – The 4 Emperors.
• Soudashu 操舵手 – Helmsman.
• Dashu 舵手 – Helmsman.
• Kajitori 舵取り – Helmsman.
• Senchou 船長 – Captain (of the ship).
• Fukusenchou 副船長 – Vice Captain (of the ship), Assistant Captain.
• Taishou 大将 – Admiral, General.
• Taisa 大佐 – Colonel (of the navy), Ship Captain.
• Kaigun Taisa 海軍大佐 – Navy Colonel.
• Koukaishi 航海士 – Navigation Officer, Commander.
• Ongakuka 音楽家 – Musician.
• Funadaiku 船大工 – Ship Carpenter, Shipbuilder.
• Kokku コック – Cook, Chef.
• Kenshi 剣士 – Swordsman.
• Shoukin 賞金 – Reward, Prize, Monetary Prize.
• Shoukin Kasegi 賞金稼ぎ – Bounty Hunter.
• Eihei 衛兵 – Guards, Sentinels.
• Fune 船 – Ship, Boat, Vessel.
• Sensuikan 潜水艦 – Submarine.
• Senkou 潜航 – Submarine Journey.
• Senpaku 船舶 – Vessel, Ship, Boat.
• Joukisen 蒸気船、蒸汽船 – Steamship.
• Kisen 汽船 – Steamship.
• Umiressha 海列車 – Sea Train.
• Tekisen 敵船 – Enemy Ship, Enemy Vessels.
• Gunkan 軍艦 – Warship, Military Ship.
• Zousen Gaisha 造船会社 – Shipbuilding Company.
• Zousenjo 造船所 – Shipyard (place where vessels are built and repaired).
• Danchou 団長 – Captain (of a group).
• Haisen 廃船 – Abandoned Ship, Scrapped Ship.
• Senshu 船首 – Bow.
• Senbi 船尾 – Stern.
• Hesaki 舳先 – Bow.
• Koubu 後部 – Stern, Rear.
• Tomo 艫 – Stern.
• Sentai 船隊 – Fleet (of Ships).
• Senkoku 船殻 – Hull (of the Ship).
• Sentai 船体 – Hull (of the Ship).
• Doutai 胴体 – Hull, Fuselage.
• Rashinban 羅針盤 – Compass.
• Konpasu コンパス – Compass.
• Masuto マスト – Mast.
• Ho 帆 – Sail.
• Norikumiin 乗組員 – Crew.
• Funanori 船乗り – Sailor.
• Suifu, Suishu 水夫、水手 – Sailor.
• Kaishi 海士 – Sailor, Sea Warrior.
• Sen’in 船員 – Sailor, Navigator.
• Seeraa セーラー – Sailor (female).
• Kaiin 海員 – Sailor (female).
• Kaji 舵 – Helm.
• Kaji wo Toru 舵を取る – Navigate, Steer the Ship, Control the Helm.
• Radaa ラダー – Helm.
• Houkouda 方向舵 – Helm.
• Herumu ヘルム – Helm.
• Kogite 漕ぎ手 – Rowing Man.
• Kogu 漕ぐ – To Row.
• Jounetsu 情熱 – Passion, Enthusiasm.
• Unabara 海原 – Oceans, Seas.
• Mukougawa 向こう側 – The Other Side, Opposite Side.
• Mizushibuki 水しぶき – Splash of Water.
• Shitsuji 執事 – Butler.
• Kyojin 巨人 – Giant(s).
• Shinkirou 蜃気楼 – Mirage.
• Saimin Jutsushi 催眠術師 – Hypnotist.
• Sogeki Suru 狙撃する – To Shoot, To Fire.
• Sogekihei 狙撃兵 – Shooter, Sniper.
• Sogekingu そげキング – Sogeking. “Shooting King”.
• Sakusen 作戦 – Naval Operation, Military Operations, Tactics, Strategies.
• Kouwan 港湾 – Port.
• Ikari 錨 – Anchor.
• Teihaku 停泊 – Anchorage.
• Teihaku Suru 停泊する – To Anchor.
• Teihaku Shiteiru 停泊している – Is Anchoring (Ex: The pirate ship is anchoring. Kaizokusen ga Teihaku Shiteiru 海賊船が停泊している).
• Koukai 航海 – Maritime Journey, Navigation.
• Koukai Nisshi 航海日誌 – Logbook.
• Shousen 商船 – Merchant Ship.
• Kaizokusen 海賊船 – Pirate Ship.
• Hyouryuu 漂流 – Adrift.
• Puruton プルトン – Pluton. It is a Warship.
• Tonakai トナカイ – Reindeer.
• Saiboogu サイボーグ – Cyborg.
• Tetsujin 鉄人 – Iron Man, Cyborg.
• Kaizou Ningen 改造人間 – Cyborg.
• Jinzou Ningen 人造人間 – Cyborg, Android, Robot Man.
• Gurando Rain グランドライン – Grand Line.
• Reddo Rain レッドライン – Red Line.
• Kuroashi 黒足 – Black Leg (nickname of the character Sanji).
• Sakaba 酒場 – Bar, Tavern.
• Baa バー – Bar.
• Kuishinbou 食いしん坊 – Glutton.
• Oogurai 大食らい – Glutton.
• Kokoroiki 心意気 – Determination, Grit, Courage, Willpower.
• Koshinuke 腰ヌケ、腰抜け – Coward.
• Hikyou 卑怯 – Coward.
• Hitojichi 人質 – Hostage.
• Usero! 失せろ – Get Out of My Way, Get Out of Here.
• Kaiyou 海洋 – Ocean, Sea.
• Oki 沖 – Open Sea.
• Umi, Kai 海 – Sea.
• Shii シー – Sea, Ocean.
• Ikutsu no Umi いくつの海 – Countless Oceans.
• Kaigan 海岸 – Beach, Coast, Shore.
• Kaigai 海外 – Abroad, Overseas.
• Oyogu 泳ぐ – To Swim.
• Suiei 水泳 – Swimming.
• Suieisha 水泳者 – Swimmer.
• Shima 島 – Island.
• Sorajima 空島 – Sky Island.
• Arashi 嵐 – Storm.
• Taikai 大海 – Vast Ocean, Great Sea.
• Taiyou 大洋 – Ocean.
• Toukai 東海 – East Sea.
• Kaijou 海上 – On the Sea, On the Surface of the Sea.
• Kairo 海路 – Maritime Route.
• Kouro 航路 – Route.
• Chizu 地図 – Map.
• Kaizu 海図 – Nautical Chart, Map, Cartographic Map.
• Hokkai 北海 – North Sea.
• Nankai 南海 – South Sea.
• Kaichuu 海中 – In the Sea, Inside the Sea.
• Kinkai 近海 – Coastal Sea, Coastal Waters, Neighboring Sea, Nearby Sea.
• Uso 嘘 – Lie.
• Usotsuki 嘘つき – Liar.
• Uneri うねり – Wave Movement, Swell.
• Shio 潮 – Tide, Current.
• Hiyori 日和 – Weather Conditions, Climate Conditions.
• Funade 船出 – To Set Sail, To Travel to the Sea.
• Funatabi 船旅 – Ship Journey, Maritime Journey.
• Araumi 荒海 – Rough Sea, Turbulent Sea, Treacherous Sea.
• Shukkou 出航 – Departure (of the Ship).
• Tokou 渡航 – Journey, Displacement.
• Oda Eichirou 尾田栄一郎 – Eiichiro Oda (author of One Piece).
• Den Den Mushi でんでんむし – Literally means “snail”. In One Piece, they are Snail Phones.
• Arittake ありったけ – Everything, All, As Much as Possible.
• Kitaeru 鍛える – To Train, To Practice.
• Kakiatsumeru かき集める – To Gather.
• Nokkaru 乗っかる – To Climb On.
• Suiheisen 水平線 – Horizon.
• Chiheisen 地平線 – Horizon, Horizon Line.
• Hateshinai 果てしない – Endless.
• Namima 波間 – Interval Between Waves.
• Namida 涙 – Tear(s).
• Shigarami 柵 – Bonds of Obligation, Bonds of Duty.
• Pinchi ピンチ – Difficult Moment, Complicated Situation, Crisis.
• Itatte いたって、至って – Very, Extremely.
• Atama ni Kuru, Atama Kuru 頭にくる、頭来る – To Get Angry, To Lose Patience.
• Hata 旗 – Flag.
• Hata wo Kazasu 旗をかざす – To Raise the Flag (up).
• Tasogare 黄昏 – Twilight, Nostalgia, Melancholy.
• Kui 悔い – Regret.
• Kizuna 絆 – Bonds, Connections (between people).
• Hedateru 隔てる – To Separate (by long distances, by oceans, etc).
• Gun 軍 – Army, Armed Forces.
• Gundan 軍団 – Army.
• Nabemono 鍋物 – Hot Pot Food.
• Akagami 赤髪 – Red Hair.
• Gyakkou 逆光 – Backlight, Lighting.
• Shinjidai 新時代 – New Era.
• Jidai 時代 – Era, Period, Epoch.
• Kitadani Hiroshi 北谷洋 – Kitadani Hiroshi. Singer of One Piece Openings.
• Meisei 名声 – Reputation.
• Myou na Kijutsu 妙の奇術 – Mysterious Magic.
• Bagii バギー – Buggy.
• Rufii ルフィー – Luffy.
• Zoro ゾロ – Zoro.
• Nami ナミ – Nami. Also means “wave”.
• Robin ロビン – Robin.
• Choppaa チョッパー – Chopper.
• Taihou 大砲 – Cannon, Artillery.
• Kujira 鯨 – Whale.
• Taru 樽 – Barrel.
• Bareru バレル – Barrel.
• Choujin 超人 – Super Human.
• Paramishia 超人系 – Paramecia. It is one of the three types of Akuma no Mi.
• Zoon 動物系、ゾオン – Zoan. It is one of the three types of Akuma no Mi.
• Rogia 自然系、ロギア – Logia. It is one of the three types of Akuma no Mi.
• Akazaya Kunin Otoko 赤鞘九人男 – The Nine Red Scabbards. 鞘 (さや, saya) means “scabbard”. Akazaya 赤鞘 means “red scabbard”.
• Marimo 毬藻 – A type of Green Algae. It is the nickname of Zoro.
• Kurohige 黒髭 – Blackbeard.
• Shirohige 白髭 – Whitebeard.
• Akainu 赤犬 – Akainu. Red Dog.
• Kizaru 黄猿 – Kizaru. 黄 (き, ki) has the idea of “yellow”. 猿 (さる, saru) means “monkey”.
• Aokiji 青雉 – Aokiji. 青 (あお, ao) means “blue”. 雉 (きじ, kiji) is the designation of a type of Pheasant.
• Fujitora 藤虎 – Fujitora. 藤 (ふじ, fuji) is the name of a purple flower. 虎 (とら, tora) means “tiger”.
• Momousagi 桃兎 – Momousagi.
• Takara 宝 – Treasure.
• Takaramono 宝物 – Treasure.
• Zaihou 財宝 – Treasure.
• Sagashimono 探し物 – Sought Object.
• Tomi 富 – Wealth, Fortune.
• Kessen 決戦 – Decisive Battle(s), Decisive Fight.
• Robin Kyuushutsu ロビン救出 – Rescue of Robin.
• Hashiridasu 走り出す – To Start Running.
• Hashiridase 走り出せ – Start Running.
• Koukaijutsu 航海術 – Navigation, Navigation Techniques, Art of Navigation.
• Jouriku 上陸 – Landing, Disembarkation, Arrival, Landing.
• Raikou 来航 – Arrival of the Ship.
• Gekisen 激戦 – Hard Battle.
• Kusen 苦戦 – Tough Battle.
• Senshi 戦死 – Death in Battle.
• Kaizoku Kantai Teitoku 海賊艦隊提督 – Fleet of Pirate Admirals.
• Teitoku 提督 – Admiral, Commodore.
• Daishou 代将 – Commodore, Brigade General.
• Kantai 艦隊 – Naval Fleet.
• Sentai 船隊 – Fleet.
• Hikiiru 率いる – To Lead, To Command (the troops).
• Teikoku 帝国 – Empire.
• Kairyuu 海流 – Ocean Current.
• Kaimen 海面 – Sea Level, Surface of the Sea.
• Kaitei 海底 – Sea Bottom.
• Kaibatsu 海抜 – Above Sea Level.
• Kaisuiyoku 海水浴 – Sea Bathing.
• Kaikyou 海峡 – Strait, Channel.
• Kaisen 海鮮 – Seafood.
• Kaisui 海水 – Sea Water, Salt Water.
• Sukaipia スカイピア – Skypiea.
• Aizu 合図 – Signaling, Signal.
• Kakageru 掲げる – To Hoist (a flag).
• Kaizokuou ni, Ore wa Naru! 海賊王に、俺はなる – I will become the King of the Pirates!

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