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 created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and developed by Nintendo. The first game in the series was released in 1986, and since then, it has become one of the most iconic and beloved titles in video game history.

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 of 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 destined to face great challenges and protect Hyrule from the dangers that threaten it. The player explores dungeons, solves puzzles, defeats enemies, and gathers powerful items to progress in the story.

One of the main characteristics of the franchise is the presence of the Triforce (トライフォース - Toraifōsu), a sacred symbol that represents divine power. The 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 games' narrative, with Link seeking to gather the complete Triforce to achieve his goals.

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. Breath of the Wild - Breath of the Wild
3. ハイラル　(Hairaru) - Hyrule
4. Triforce - Triforce
5. Ganondorf - Ganondorf
6. Princess Zelda - Princess Zelda
7. Link - Link
8. Sheikah Stone - Sheikah Slate
9. シーカーセンサー　(Shīkāsensā) - Sheikah Sensor
10. Kingdom of Hyrule - Kingdom of Hyrule
11. シーカータワー　(Shīkātawā) - Sheikah Tower
12. カカリコ村　(Kakariko Mura) - Kakariko Village
13. Statue of Zelda - Zeruda no zō
14. Sheikah Lab - Sheikah Lab
15. Kakariko Village Mayor - Mayor of Kakariko Village
16. ハイリアの盾　(Hairia no tate) - Hylian Shield
17. Master Sword - Master Sword
18. ハイリア剣士　(Hairia kenshi) - Hylian Knight
19. Power of the Sheikah Slate - シーカーストーンの力 (Shīkāsutōn no chikara)
20. Heart Shard - Heart Container
21. Quality Shop - Quality Store
22. Armor Shop - Armor Store
23. ポーション (Pōshon) - Potion
24. 料理 (Ryōri) - Cuisine
25. クック (Kukku) - Cook
26. ダンジョン (Danjon) - Dungeon
27. ボス (Bosu) - Boss
28. ミニゲーム (Minigēmu) - Minigame
29. パラグライダー (Paraguraidā) - Paraglider
30. Sheikah Craft - Sheikah Slate Craft
31. Battle - Batalha
32. Climbing - Escalade
33. Ride - Mount
34. Hineri (ヒネリ) - Trick
35. Sheikah Tower Clock - シークロック (Shīku Rokku)
36. Guardian - Guardian
37. Monster - Monster
38. Rūin (ルーイン) - Ruin
39. シーカーダンジョン (Shīkā Danjon) - Sheikah Dungeon
40. クエスト (Kuesuto) - Mission/Quest
41. 祠 (Hokora) - Shrine
42. 神殿 (Shinden) - Temple

Japanese names of Zelda Characters

Below is the Japanese name of the characters from "Zelda Breath of the Wild" or "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom" and some other games in the franchise.

1. 神獣 (Shinjū) - Divine Beast
2. ガノン (Ganon) - Ganon
3. インパ (Inpa) - Impa
4. メファ (Mefa) - Mipha
5. レイボス (Reibosu) - Revali
6. ウリッシ (Urisshi) - Urbosa
7. ダルケル (Darukeru) - Daruk
8. シダックス (Shidakksu) - Sidon
9. ピア (Pia) - Paya
10. カネ (Kane) - Kass
11. シーク (Shīku) - Sheik
12. ベッドル (Beddoru) - Beedle
13. テラー (Terā) - Tarry Town
14. パイ (Pai) - Pie
15. ポロ (Poro) - Bolson
16. ハトノ (Hatono) - Hateno
17. カーコ (Kāko) - Koko
18. タリー (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. 神々のトライフォース (Kamigami no Toraifōsu) - A Link to the Past
4. 神々のトライフォース2 (Kamigami no Toraifōsu Tsū) - A Link Between Worlds
5. マスターコンパス (Masutā Konpasu) - Master Com
6. フックショット (Fukku Shotto) - Hookshot
7. ブーメラン (Būmeran) - 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. フォーゴトンロープ (Fōgoton Rōpu) - Forgotten Rope
11. ダンジョンマップ (Danjon Mappu) - Dungeon Map
12. バトルアリーナ (Batoru Arīna) - Battle Arena
13. ソウルメダル (Sōru Medaru) - Soul Medal
14. カカリコ村の井戸 (Kakariko Mura no 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. ハイラル城 (Hairaru Jō) - Hyrule Castle
18. デクの樹 (Deku no Ki) - Deku Tree
19. ゼルダの守り手 (Zeruda no Mamorite) - Guardian of Zelda
20. グレートフェアリー (Gurēto Fearī) - Great Fairy