鬼滅の刃

kimetsu no yaiba
nounIntermediate 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.

Collocations

鬼滅の刃のアニメthe Demon Slayer anime鬼滅の刃の漫画the Demon Slayer manga鬼滅の刃の登場人物characters in Demon Slayer

Related Phrases

無限列車編phrase
Infinity Train Arc
無限列車編phrase
Infinity Train Arc

💡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
+
possessive particle
particle
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blade
root
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