Hunter x Hunter Vocabulary in Japanese

Have you watched or read Hunter x Hunter? Both the anime and the manga are very popular in Brazil and Japan. In this article, we will learn several Japanese words related to the anime/manga by Yoshihiro Togashi. Get ready to significantly expand your vocabulary!

About Hunter x Hunter in Japanese

Hunter x Hunter It is a manga that has two animated versions (1999 and 2011) and currently accumulates 36 volumes (almost 400 chapters). The series follows the adventures of Gon Freecss, a boy who lives on Whale Island and aims to become a hunter to find his father. The manga began in 1998, written and illustrated by the famous and brilliant mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi 冨樫義博 (とがしよしひろ), also known for his long hiatuses (breaks in the publication of chapters).

Hunter x Hunter, in Japanese, is spelled ハンターハンター (Hantaa Hantaa). We know that ハンター (hantaa) is the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "Hunter", which is usually translated as "Hunter". In free translation, Hunter x Hunter can be translated as Caçador x Caçador, although the Brazilian versions of the anime and manga kept the original title "Hunter x Hunter".

In this anime, there are many specific , such as 念 (ねん) - Nen, which has different translations: "sensation," "idea," "thought," "desire," "attention," and "care." In the plot, Nen refers to the energy or "aura" of the hunter world, equivalent to Ki from Dragon Ball or Cosmos from Saint Seiya (although Nen is much more complex than the two).

Hunter x Hunter Vocabulary in Japanese

Read below some words from the universe of Hunter x Hunter:

• ハンター Hantaa - Hunter.
• 念 (ねん) Nen - It is the aura of the world of Hunter x Hunter. It can be translated as "sensation," "idea," "thought," "desire," "attention," and "care."
• 念能力 (ねんのうりょく) Nen Nouryoku - Nen Power, Nen Ability, Nen Skill.
• 系統 (けいとう) Keitou - System (generally refers to the entire Nen system, with its branches and types). When expressed together with other kanjis, it can be abbreviated to 系 (けい, kei).
• 四大行 (よんだいこう) Yondaikou - The 4 Great Actions (literal translation). In the universe of Hunter x Hunter, this word refers to the four great Nen techniques (Ten 纏, Zetsu 絶, Ren 錬, and Hatsu 発).
• Tent, Point (てん) Ten - This kanji is the same as the verb 纏める (まとめる, matomeru), which carries the ideas of "gather," "collect," "finish," or "." The kanji for point - 点 (てん, ten) is also used.
• 絶、舌 (ぜつ) Zetsu - Means "cut" or "suppression". It is the ability to cut the flow of aura and thus conceal one's presence in battle.
• 錬、練 (れん) Ren - Means "refine", "improve" or "polish". It is when Nen comes to a boil. With the kanji 練 it emphasizes the idea of "practice" (putting Nen skills into practice).
• 発 (はつ) Hatsu - Means, among other things, "to emit" (to release Nen with a strike or skill).
• 陰 (いん) In - Means "shadow", "hiding place", "concealment", or something similar. It is the technique of hiding the aura of a certain part of the body.
• 円 (えん) En - Means "circle". It is the act of expanding the aura in a specific territory.
• 凝 (ぎょう) Gyou - Means "coagulation", "freezing" or "concentration". It is the Nen technique of storing all aura in a single point of the body (usually in the eyes).
• 強化 (きょうか) Kyouka - Enhancement, Intensification (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• 放出 (ほうしゅつ) Houshutsu - Emission (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• 変化 (へんか) Henka - Transformation (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• 操作 (そうさ) Sousa - Manipulation (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• 具現化 (ぐげんか) Gugenka - Materialization (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• 特質 (とくしつ) Tokushitsu - Specialization, Type of Special Nen (one of the 6 types of Nen).
• ゾルディック家編 Zorudikkuka Hen - Zoldick Saga.
• 天空闘技場編 (てんくうとうぎじょうへん) Tenkuu Tougijou Hen - Saga of the Celestial Tower (Sky Arena).
• フロアマスター Furoa Masutaa - Masters of Level, Masters of Floor.
• ヨークシン編 Yookushin Hen - York Shin Saga. New York Saga. "Shin" is likely composed of the Kanji 新 which means "new."
• 流星街 (りゅうせいがい) Ryuuseigai - Meteor City.
• グリードアイランド編 Guriido Airando Hen - Greed Island Saga. Saga of the Island of Greed.
• キメラ蟻 (キメラアント) Kimera Anto - Chimera Ants.
• Hunter Exam (はんたーしけん) Hantaa Shiken - Hunter Exam.
• 試練 (しれん) Shiren - Test, Trial, Exam, Challenge, Testing.
• 試験 (しけん) Shiken - Exam, Test.
• 受験生 (じゅけんせい) Jukensei - Exam Participant.
• Examinee (じゅけんしゃ) Jukensha - Examiner.
• ルーキー Ruukii - Novice, Rookie.
• プロハンター Puro Hantaa - Hunter Profissional.
• 賞金首ハンター (ブラックリストハンター) Burakku Risuto Hantaa - Black List Hunter. Mercenary Hunter.
• 賞金首 (しょうきんくび) Shoukinkubi - Wanted Person, Person with a bounty on their head.
• 一ツ星 (シングルハンター) Shinguru Hantaa - One Star Hunter.
• 二ツ星 (Double Hunter) Daburu Hantaa - Hunter of 2 Stars.
• 三ツ星（トリプルハンター) Toripuru Hantaa - Three Star Hunter.
• Hunter Qualification (はんたーしかく) Hantaa Shikaku - Requirements to become a Hunter, Hunter Qualifications.
• オーラ Oora - Aura.
• 暗黒大陸 (あんこくたいりく) Ankoku Tairiku - Dark Continent.
• 会長選挙・アルカ編 (かいちょうせんきょ、あるかへん) Kaichou Senkyo, Aruka Hen - Saga of the Election for President of the Hunter Association, Saga Alluka.
• 十二支ん (じゅうにしん) Juunishin - Zodiac, The 12 of the Zodiac. Originally the correct term would be 十二支 (じゅうにし) Juunishi, but the author added an extra letter at the end of the word, the ん (n).
• 念獣 (ねんじゅう) Nenjuu - Beast of Nen.
• 魔獣 (まじゅう) Majuu - Magical Creature(s).
• 釣竿 (つりざお) Tsurizao - Vara de Pescar.
• ハンターライセンス Hantaa Raisensu - Hunter License.
• Hunter Association (はんたーきょうかい) Hantaa Kyoukai - Hunter Association.
• くじら島 (くじらとう) Kujira Tou - Whale Island.
• 珍獣 (ちんじゅう) Chinjuu - Rare Animals, Rare Creatures.
• 怪獣 (かいじゅう) Kaijuu - Monsters, Creatures, Beings.
• 幻獣 (げんじゅう) Genjuu - Mythical Animals, Uncataloged Animals.
• Treasure (ざいほう) Zaihou - Treasures.
• 秘宝 (ひほう) Hihou - Hidden Treasures, Hidden Wealth.
• 魔境 (まきょう) Makyou - Sinister Places, Places Infested with Monsters.
• 秘境 (ひきょう) Hikyou - Unexplored Territories, Hidden Places.
• 未知 (みち) Michi - The Unknown, The Unexplored.
• 既知 (きち) Kichi - The Already Known, The Already Explored.
• 血は争えない (ちはあらそえない) Chi Wa Arasoenai - “Like father, like son”, "You can't fight with blood", "Blood is not to be disputed".
• Shitai Gokko (死体ごっこ) - To pretend to be dead.
• 縄張り (ナワバリ) Nawabari - Territory (of an animal).
• 小熊、子熊 (こぐま) Koguma - Bear Cub.
• キツネグマ Kitsune Guma - Fox Bear.
• ゴン - Gon.
• レオリオ - Leorio.
• クラピカ - Kurapika.
• キルア Kirua - Killua.
• ヒソカ - Hisoka.
• バンジーガム Banjii Gamu - Bungee Gum (Hisoka's Nen ability). Elastic Gum.
• 幻影旅団 (げんえいりょだん) Gen'ei Ryodan - Phantom Troupe.
• 競売 (きょうばい) Kyoubai - Auction.
• オークション Ookushon - Auction.
• クルタ族 (くるたぞく) Kuruta Zoku - Kuruta Clan.
• Royal succession (おういけいしょう) Oui Keishou - Succession (to the throne).
• カキン帝国 (かきんていこく) Kakin Teikoku - Kakin Empire.
• 5大厄災 (ごだいやくさい) Godai Yakusai - As 5 Great Calamities.

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