Zelda Vocabulary in Japanese

Playing Zelda games in the Japanese language? In this article we will share a list of words related to franchise games, including the new Botw and Totk for you to expand your vocabulary and not get lost in the game. 

About Zelda in Japanese

"The Legend of Zelda" is a famous video game franchise that was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and developed by Nintendo. The first game in the series was released in 1986, and since then has become one of the most iconic and beloved titles in the history of video games.

In Japanese, "The Legend of Zelda" is translated as "ゼルダの 伝説" (zeruda no densetsu). The word "ゼルダ" (zeruda) refers to the main character of the series, Princess Zelda, while "伝説" (densatsu) means "legend". Together, these words represent the essence of the series, which revolves around the legendary adventures lived by the protagonist, Link, in search of rescuing Princess Zelda and defeating villain Ganon.

In each game in the series "The Legend of Zelda", players are transported to the vast fantasy world known as Hyrule (ハイラル - Hairaru). In this world, they take on the role of Link (リンク - Rinku), the hero designed to face great challenges and protect Hyrule from the dangers that threaten him. The player explores Dungeons, solves puzzles, defeat enemies and brings together powerful items to progress in the story.

One of the main features of the franchise is the presence of Triforce (トライフォトライフォス ス - Toraifōu), a sacred symbol that represents divine power. Triforce is composed of three parts: the Triforce of Power, the Triforce of Wisdom and the Triforce of Courage. These elements play a fundamental role in the narrative of the games, with link seeking to bring together the complete triforce to achieve its goals.

The legend of zelda – breath of the wild – análise

Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom

See below for some Japanese words in both franchise games: 

  1. ゼルダの 伝説 (zeruda no densetsu) - The Legend of Zelda
  2. ブレスオブザ ワイルドワイルド (BURESU OBU ZA WAIRUDO) - BREATH OF THE WILD
  3. ハイラル (Hairaru) - Hyrule
  4. トライフォス ス (Toraifōsu) - Triforce
  5. ガノンドロフ (ganondorofu) - ganondorf
  6. プリンセスゼルダ (Purinsesu Zeruda) - Princess Zelda
  7. リンク (Rinku) - Link
  8. シシ カカ ストン ン (Shīkāsutōn) - Sheikah Slate
  9. シシ カセンサセンサセンサセンサセンサ (Shīkāsensā) - Sheikah Sensor
  10. Kingdom of Hyrule
  11. シシ カタワタワタワタワ (Shīkātawā) - Sheikah Tower
  12. カカリコ村 (Kakariko Mura) - Kakariko Village
  13. ゼルダの 像 (zeruda no zō) - Statue of Zelda
  14. シシ カラボラボ (shīkā tail) - Sheikah Lab
  15. カカリコ村長 (Kakariko Mura -Chō) - Mayor of Kakariko Village
  16. ハイリアの 盾 (Hairia no tate) - Hylian Shield
  17. マスタマスタソ ソド ド (Masutā Sōdo) - Master Sword
  18. Hylian Knight
  19. シシ カカ ストン の力 (Shīkāsutōn in Chikara) - Power of the Sheikah Slate
  20. ハト トの かけら (hāto no kakera) - Heart Container
  21. クオリティショップ (Kuoriti Shoppu) - Quality Store
  22. アア マショップショップ (āmā shoppu) - armor store
  23. ポポ ション (pōshon) - Poção
  24. Culinária
  25. クック (kukku) - cook
  26. ダンジョン (Danjon) - Dungeon
  27. ボス (Bosu) - Chief
  28. ミニゲ ゲム (minigēmu) - minijogo
  29. パラグライダパラグライダパラグライダ (paraguraidā) - paraglider
  30. シシ カクラフトクラフトクラフト (Shīkākurafuto) - Sheikah Slate Craft
  31. Battle
  32. クライム (kuraimu) - climbing
  33. ライド (Raiid) - Mount
  34. ヒネリ (HINERI) - Trick
  35. シクロッククロック (Shīku Rokku) - Sheikah Tower Clock
  36. Guardian
  37. モンスター (Monsutā) - Monster
  38. ルル イン (Rūin) - Ruin
  39. シシ カダンジョンダンジョン (Shīkā Danjon) - Sheikah Dungeon
  40. クエスト (Kuesuto) - Mission/Quest
  41. 祠 (Hokora) - Shrine
  42. 神殿 (Shinden) - Temple
  43. Divine Beast
  44. ガノン (Ganon) - Ganon
  45. インパ (INPA) - IMPA
  46. メファ (MEFA) - Mipha
  47. レイボス (Reibosu) - Revali
  48. ウリッシ (Urisshi) - Urbosa
  49. ダルケル (Darukeru) - Daruk
  50. シダックス (Shidakksu) - Sidon
  51. ピア (sink) - Paya
  52. カネ (Kane) - Kass
  53. シシ ク (Shīku) - Sheik
  54. ベッドル (Beddoru) - Beedle
  55. テラテラテラ (Terā) - Tarry Town
  56. パイ (father) - Pie
  57. ポロ (poro) - Bolson
  58. ハトノ (hatono) - Hateno
  59. カコ コ (Kāko) - Koko
  60. タリタリタリ (Tarī) - Talon

Japanese vocabulary from The Legend of Zelda

Now let's look at more words related to franchise games: 

  1. オカリナの 時間 (okarina no jikan) - Ocarina of time
  2. トワイライトプリンセス (Towairaito Purinsesu) - Twilight Princess
  3. 神々 のトライフォトライフォス (kamigami no toraifōsu) - A Link to the Past
  4. 神々 のトライフォトライフォス 2 (Kamigami no Toraifōsu Tsū) - A Link Beteen Worlds
  5. マスタマスタコンパスコンパス (Masutā Konpasu) - Master Compass
  6. Hookshot
  7. ブブ メラン (Būmean) - Boomerang
  8. ガストの 剣 (Gasuto no Ken) - Gust Bellows
  9. スピリッツトラック (Supirittsu Torakku) - Spirit Tracks
  10. フォフォゴトンロゴトンロプ (Fōgoton Rōpu) - Forgotten Rope
  11. ダンジョンマップ (Danjon Mappu) - Dungeon Map
  12. バトルアリアリナ (Batoru Arīna) - Battle Arena
  13. ソウルメダル (Soul Medal) - Soul Medal
  14. カカリコ村 の井戸 (Kakariko Mura in Ido) - Kakariko Village Well
  15. 魔法の 隠れ家 (Mahō no Kakurega) - Magic Hideout
  16. 神秘の 森 (Shinpi no Mori) - Mystical Forest
  17. Hyrule Castle
  18. デクの 樹 (Deku No Ki) - Deku Tree
  19. ゼルダの 守り手 (zeruda in mamoritis) - Guardian of Zelda
  20. グレグレト フェアリフェアリフェアリ (Gurēto Fearī) - Great Fairy

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