Humanoids summoners, it is a pleasure to have your attention! Here is Haou様 (Supreme King), walking towards knowledge and sharing essential gaming vocabulary for you. Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of League of Legends (リグ・オブ・レジェンド), fondly known as LoL. With the expansion of this MOBA to Japan, a new wave of studies and immersion in the Japanese language has begun to emerge among players.
Let's explore the main terms and commands in Japanese that you will find in League of Legends. If you intend to play on the Japanese server or want to improve your specific gaming vocabulary, this guide is for you!
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Essential Vocabulary of the League of Legends Interface
Terms Related to the Main Menu
To start your journey in League of Legends, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the interface in Japanese. Here are the main commands:
- 起動 (Kido) - Start: To open the game client.
- オンライン (Onrain) - Online: Indicates that you are connected.
- Patch Notes (パッチノート) - Update Notes: Recent updates details.
- 地域設定 (Chiiki Settei) - Region Settings: Where you adjust the server region.
- Select Region (地域を選択 - Chiiki o Sentaku): Choose your preferred server, such as:
- 日本 (Nihon) - Japan
- 中国 (Chūgoku) - China
- 伯剌西爾 (Burajiru) - Brazil
Settings and Languages
If you want to set the language and other preferences, here are some useful terms:
- 設定 (Settei) - Configuration: General settings menu.
- Language Selection (言語を選択 - Gengo o Sentaku) - Select Language: Choose the game's language.
- 言語 (Gengo) - Language: Selected language.
Important Tip: The term 地域 (Chiiki), in addition to "região", it can refer to "área" in specific contexts.
Access and Login: What You Need to Know
Entering the Game
- アカウントログイン (Akaunto Roguin) - Login Account: Enter your credentials to access the game.
- ユーザー名 (Yūzāmei) - Username and パスワード (Pasuwādo) - Password: Authentication essential information.
- 登録 (Tōroku) - Register: Create a new account if you do not have one yet.
- ログイン画面 (Roguin Gamen) - Login Screen: The interface where you log in.
- If you forgot your password (パスワードを忘れた場合) - Did you forget your password?: Recovery link.
Security and Music Terms
To personalize your gaming experience:
- ログイン時のBGMをオフにする (Roguin-ji no BGM o Ofu ni Suru) - Disable Login Music: Remove the music that plays on the login screen.
- メニューアニメーションをオフにする (Menyū Animēshon o Ofu ni Suru) - Disable Menu Animation: For a lighter interface.
Matches, Game Modes and Status
Game Modes in Japanese
When it comes to entering a match, knowing the game modes is crucial:
- 対人戦 (Taijin-sen) - PVPMatches against other players.
- クラシック (Kurashikku) - Classic: The traditional mode of LoL.
- Customizado - カスタム (Kasutamu): Create your own game.
Other essential terms include:
- Final Confirmation (最終確認 - Saishū Kaku'nin): The last step before starting.
- ソロ・チームメイトとマッチング (Soro Chīmu Meito to Matchingu) - Solo, Combining Teams: Automatic matching system.
- グループ・自分のチームメイトを招待する (Gurūpu, Jibun no Chīmu Meito o Shōtai Suru) - Group, Invite your Teammate: To form a team with friends.
Store and Champions
Inside the store, you will find:
- チャンピオン (Chanpion) - Champions: Characters that you can buy or unlock.
- Sales Situation (セール状況 - Sēru Jōkyō)Current promotions.
- 役割 (Yakuwari) - Parts/Functions: How champions are categorized:
- Assassins - アサシン (Asashin)
- メイジ (Meiji) - Wizards
- Support (サポート) - Suporte
Observation: The term On Sale (セール中) indicates that a item is still on promotion.
Terminology in Matches
Communication and Status
- チャット (Chatto) - Chat: Game chat system.
- 試合放棄 (Shiai Hōki) - Match Abandoned: When a player leaves the match.
- Ongoing Match (進行中の試合) - Jogo em Andamento: Status indicating that the match is still in progress.
Player Status and Levels
- Rank (ランク) - Rank: Ratings ranging from:
- Bronze (Buronzu) - Bronze
- Gold (ゴールド) - Ouro
- Challenger (チャレンジャー) - Desafiante
- プレイヤー (Pureiyā) - Player: Referring to the participants of the match.
Finally, expressions like ミニオンが出撃しました (Minion ga Shutsugeki Shimashita) - Troops Released! are useful to understand the alerts during the game.
I hope this guide has clarified the essentials of the vocabulary of League of Legends in Japanese! Challenge yourself to explore the language without the use of romaji and dive even deeper into the world of LoL. Good luck and have fun!