Summoning humanoids, it is a pleasure to have your attention! Here is Haou様 (Supreme King), walking towards knowledge and sharing essential gaming vocabulary with you. Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of League of Legends (リグ・オブ・レジェンド), affectionately 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 plan to play on the Japanese server or want to enhance your specific gaming vocabulary, this guide is for you!
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Essential Vocabulary of 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.
- パッチノート (Patchi Noto) – Patch Notes: Details about the latest updates.
- 地域設定 (Chiiki Settei) – Region Settings: Where you adjust the server region.
- 地域を選択 (Chiiki o Sentaku) – Select Region: 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 useful terms:
- 設定 (Settei) – Settings: General adjustment menu.
- 言語を選択 (Gengo o Sentaku) – Select Language: Choose the game language.
- 言語 (Gengo) – Language: The selected language.
Important Tip: The term 地域 (Chiiki), besides “region,” can refer to “area” 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) – Account Login: Enter your credentials to access the game.
- ユーザー名 (Yūzāmei) – Username and パスワード (Pasuwādo) – Password: Essential information for authentication.
- 登録 (Tōroku) – Register: Create a new account if you don’t have one yet.
- ログイン画面 (Roguin Gamen) – Login Screen: The interface where you log in.
- パスワードを忘れた場合 (Pasuwādo o Wasureta Baai) – Forgot Your Password?: Link for recovery.
Security and Music Terms
To customize 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) – PVP: Matches against other players.
- クラシック (Kurashikku) – Classic: The traditional mode of LoL.
- カスタム (Kasutamu) – Custom: Create your own game.
Other essential terms include:
- 最終確認 (Saishū Kaku’nin) – Final Confirmation: 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, Matching Teams: Automatic matchmaking 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 Team: To form a team with friends.
Shop and Champions
Inside the shop, you will find:
- チャンピオン (Chanpion) – Champions: Characters that you can buy or unlock.
- セール状況 (Sēru Jōkyō) – Sales Status: Current promotions.
- 役割 (Yakuwari) – Roles/Functions: How champions are categorized:
- アサシン (Asashin) – Assassins
- メイジ (Meiji) – Mages
- サポート (Sapōto) – Support
Note: The term セール中 (Sēru Chū) indicates that an item is still on sale.
Match Terminology
Communication and Status
- チャット (Chatto) – Chat: The game’s chat system.
- 試合放棄 (Shiai Hōki) – Game Abandoned: When a player leaves the match.
- 進行中の試合 (Shinkō-chū no Shiai) – Ongoing Game: Status indicating that the match is still in progress.
Player Status and Levels
- ランク (Ranku) – Rank: Rankings that go from:
- ブロンズ (Buronzu) – Bronze
- ゴールド (Gōrudo) – Gold
- チャレンジャー (Charenjā) – Challenger
- 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) – Minions have been deployed! are useful for understanding alerts during the game.
I hope this guide has clarified the essentials of League of Legends vocabulary in Japanese! Challenge yourself to explore the language without using romaji and delve even deeper into the world of LoL. Good luck and have fun!
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