One Piece Vocabulary in Japanese

Continuing our series of anime and manga vocabulary Posts, today we have One Piece, a bestseller in Japan and worldwide

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

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One Piece Vocabulary in Japanese

• Kaizoku 海賊 - Pirate.
• Kaizokutachi 海賊達 - Pirates (not plural).
• Kaizokudomo 海賊共 - Pirate Band.
• Kaizokuou 海賊王 - King of 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.
• 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, Bandit Group.
• Kashira 頭 - Leader, Chief. It is used as an honorary title for someone of higher status.
• Kaizoku Gashira 海賊頭 - Pirate Leader (of a specific group of pirates).
• Ouka Shichibukai 王下七武海 - The Seven Military of the Royal Maritime.
• Shichibukai 七武海 - The Seven Military of the Sea, The Seven Warriors of the Sea.
• Gyojin 魚人 - Fish Men, Merfolk.
• Ningyo 人魚 - Mermaid, Fish Man, Merman.
• Idomu 挑む - To challenge (for a combat, for a fight).
• Akuma no Mi 悪魔の実 - Devil Fruit, Demon Fruit.
• Hitotsunagi ひとつなぎ - Human Ties, Human Relationships, Human Connections.
• One Piece - It can mean several things, such as: "Dress", "One Piece", "Peace number 1", among other possibilities.
• Rubber Man - Rubber Man.
• Gomu Gomu no Mi ゴムゴムの実 - Rubber Fruit.
• Bara Bara no Mi - Fruit capable of granting 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 - Fruit of the Flame Flame Fruit. Fruit of Portgas D. Ace.
• Hito Hito no Mi 人人の実 - Fruit that transforms the into a human hybrid. Fruit eaten by Chopper.
• Kairouseki 海楼石 - Kairoseki. It is a rare maritime stone capable of draining the power of the Akuma no Mi. There is no well-defined translation.
• Naval - Navy.
• Mariin マリーン - Marine.
• Kaikyuu 階級 - License, 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 the equivalent of Ki from Dragon Ball. 覇 (は, ha) carries the meaning of "supreme", "domination", "control" and "hegemony". 気 (き, ki) means "energy" or "spirit".
• Kenbunshoku 見聞色 - It's 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's 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 - iral, 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, Shipowner.
• Kokku コック - Cook, Master Chef.
• Kenshi 剣士 - Swordsman.
• Shoukin 賞金 - Reward, Prize, Cash 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 - Underwater Journey.
• Senpaku 船舶 - Vessel, Ship, Boat.
• Joukisen 蒸気船、蒸汽船 - Steamship.
• Kisen 汽船 - Steamship.
• Umiressha 海列車 - Maritime 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 - Wrecked Ship, Abandoned Ship.
• Senshu 船首 - Bow.
• Senbi 船尾 - Stern.
• Hesaki 舳先 - Bow.
• Koubu Rear - 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).
• Torso 胴体 - Shell, Fuselage.
• Rashinban 羅針盤 - Com.
• Com コンパス - Com.
• Masuto マスト - Master.
• Ho 帆 - Sail.
• Norikumiin 乗組員 - Crew.
• Funanori 船乗り - Sailor.
• Suifu, Suishu 水夫、水手 - Sailor.
• Kaishi 海士 - Sailor, Warrior of the Sea.
• Sen'in 船員 - Sailor, Navigator.
• Seeraa セーラー - Sailor.
• Kaiin 海員 - Sailor (a).
• Kaji 舵 - Rudder.
• Kaji wo Toru 舵を取る - Navigate, Steer the Ship, Control the Helm.
• Radaa ラダー - Leme.
• Houkouda Direction rudder - Rudder.
• Herumu ヘルム - Leme.
• Kogite 漕ぎ手 - Rowing.
• Kogu 漕ぐ - To row.
• Jounetsu ion - ion, Enthusiasm.
• Unabara 海原 - Oceans, Seas.
• Mukougawa 向こう側 - On the Other Side, Opposite Side.
• Mizushibuki 水しぶき - Water Splash.
• Shitsuji Butler - 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. "King Shooter".
• Sakusen 作戦 - Naval Operation, Military Operations, Tactics, Strategies.
• Kouwan Harbor - Port.
• Ikari 錨 - Anchor.
• Teihaku 停泊 - Anchorage.
• Teihaku Suru 停泊する - To Anchor.
• Teihaku Shiteiru 停泊している - It's 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 Voyage, Navigation.
• Koukai Nisshi 航海日誌 - Ship's Log.
• 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 - Rena.
• Saiboogu サイボーグ - Cyborg.
• Tetsujin 鉄人 - Iron Man, Cyborg.
• Kaizou Ningen Cyborg - Cyborg.
• Jinzou Ningen Cyborg, Android, Robot Man.
• Grand Line グランドライン - Grand Line.
• Reddo Rain レッドライン - Red Line.
• Kuroashi 黒足 - Dark Legs (nickname of the character Sanji).
• Sakaba 酒場 - Bar, Market.
• Baa Bar - 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.
• o! 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 Ikutsu no Umi - Countless Oceans.
• Kaigan 海岸 - Beach, Coast, Shore.
• Kaigai Overseas - Exterior, Mar Exterior.
• Oyogu 泳ぐ - Swim.
• Suiei 水泳 - Swimming.
• Suieisha 水泳者 - Swimmer.
• Shima 島 - Island.
• Sorajima 空島 - Sky Island.
• Arashi 嵐 - Storm.
• Taikai 大海 - Wide Ocean, Great Sea.
• Taiyou daiyou - Ocean.
• Toukai 東海 - East Sea.
• Kaijou 海上 - In 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 Hokkai - 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, Proximate Sea.
• Uso 嘘 - Lie.
• Usotsuki 嘘つき - Liar.
• Uneri うねり - Movement of Waves, Undulation.
• Shio 潮 - Tide, Current.
• Hiyori 日和 - Weather Conditions, Climate Conditions, Climatic Conditions.
• Funade 船出 - Set Sail, Travel to the Sea.
• Funatabi 船旅 - Ship Journey, Maritime Trip.
• Araumi 荒海 - Agitated Sea, Turbulent Sea, Treacherous Sea.
• Shukkou 出航 - Departure (of the Ship).
• Tokou 渡航 - Travel, Movement.
• 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, Everyone, Everything that is possible, As Much as Possible.
• Kitaeru 鍛える - Train, Practice.
• Kakiatsumeru かき集める - Gather.
• Nokkaru 乗っかる - To get on.
• Suiheisen 水平線 - Horizon.
• Chiheisen 地平線 - Horizon, Line of Horizon.
• Hateshinai 果てしない - Endless.
• Namima 波間 - Interval Between the Waves.
• Namida 涙 - Tear (s).
• Shigarami 柵 - Ties of Obligation, Ties of Duty, Bonds.
• 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 - Getting Angry, Losing Patience.
• Hata 旗 - Flag.
• Hata wo Kazasu 旗をかざす - Raise the Flag (upwards).
• Tasogare 黄昏 - Dusk, Nostalgia, Melancholy.
• Kui 悔い - Regret.
• Kizuna 絆 - Bonds, Links (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 - Stew, Pot Dish.
• Akagami 赤髪 - Red Hair.
• Gyakkou 逆光 - Backlight, Lighting.
• Shinjidai 新時代 - New Era.
• Jidai 時代 - Era, Period, Epoch.
• Kitadani Hiroshi Kitadani Hiroshi - 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. It also means "wave".
• Robin ロビン - Robin.
• Chopper チョッパー - Chopper.
• Taihou 大砲 - Cannon, Artillery.
• Kujira 鯨 - Whale.
• Taru 樽 - Barrel.
• Barrel バレル - Barrel.
• Choujin 超人 - Super Human, Super Man.
• Paramishia Superhuman type - Paramecia. It is one of the three types of Akuma no Mi.
• Zoon Animal Type, 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 - They are a type of Green Algae. It's Zoro's nickname.
• Kurohige 黒髭 - Black Beard.
• Shirohige 白髭 - Whitebeard.
• Akainu 赤犬 - Akainu. Red Dog.
• Kizaru 黄猿 - Kizaru. 黄 (き, ki) has the meaning 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 for a type of pheasant.
• Fujitora 藤虎 - Fujitora. 藤 (ふじ, fuji) is the name of a purple plant. 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), Final Fight.
• Robin Kyuushutsu ロビン救出 - Rescue of Robin.
• Hashiridasu 走り出す - 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 - Struggled Battle.
• Senshi 戦死 - Death in Battle.
• Kaizoku Kantai Teitoku 海賊艦隊提督 - Pirate Fleet irals.
• Teitoku 提督 - iral, Commodore.
• Daishou 代将 - Commodore, Brigadier General.
• Kantai 艦隊 - Naval Fleet.
• Sentai 船隊 - Fleet.
• Led by Hikiiru - To Lead, To Command (the troops).
• Teikoku 帝国 - Empire.
• Kairyuu 海流 - Ocean Current.
• Kaimen 海面 - Sea Level, Ocean Surface.
• Kaitei 海底 - Seabed.
• Kaibatsu 海抜 - Above Sea Level.
• Kaisuiyoku 海水浴 - Beach Bathing, Swimming in the Ocean.
• Kaikyou 海峡 - Strait, Canal.
• Kaisen 海鮮 - Seafood.
• Kaisui Sea water - Sea Water, Salty Water.
• Sukaipia スカイピア - Skypiea.
• Aizu 合図 - Signaling, Sign.
• Kakageru 掲げる - To raise (a flag).
• I will become the Pirate King! 海賊王に、俺はなる - The King of Pirates, I will become!

Read also: The Mystery of "D" and the meaning of One Piece

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