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鬼滅の刃
kimetsu no yaiba
Demon Slayer
私は「鬼滅の刃」が大好きです。
I love 'Demon Slayer.'
informal
A popular Japanese manga and anime series about a boy named Tanjiro Kamado who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon.
このアニメ「鬼滅の刃」は世界中で人気があります。
This anime 'Demon Slayer' is popular worldwide.
The title translates literally to 'Demon Slayer Blade,' but it is commonly referred to as 'Demon Slayer' in English.
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
The series is deeply rooted in Japanese folklore and Shinto beliefs, featuring demons (鬼) and demon slayers (鬼殺し).
Gold Rule
Title Usage
The title is always written in kanji as '鬼滅の刃' and is not typically shortened or altered.
Word Origin
The title combines '鬼滅' (demon slayer) and '刃' (blade), reflecting the protagonist's mission and weapon.
Usage Notes
The phrase is most commonly used to refer to the manga and anime series, not as a general term for demon slayers.
Word Breakdown
鬼滅
demon slayer
rootの
possessive particle
particle刃
blade
root和英辞典