English–Japanese
“pirate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaizoku
Example
物語に海賊が登場します。monogatari ni kai zoku ga tō jō shi ma su
A pirate appears in the story.
How to say “pirate” in Japanese
“Pirate” in Japanese is 海賊 (kaizoku).
A pirate is a seaborne raider who attacks ships or coastal places to take property.
Example sentences with 海賊
その映画では、若い海賊が仲間を助けます。so no ei ga de wa waka i kai zoku ga naka ma o tasu ke ma su
In the movie, a young pirate helps the crew.
Tips for using 海賊
- In English, pirate can also mean someone who illegally copies creative works, while 海賊 (kaizoku) usually refers to a sea raider.