Japanese word

キャラクター

Pronunciation

Romajikyarakutā

Meaning

  • nouncharacter

Example

このキャラクターが一番好きです。ko no kya ra ku tā ga ichi ban su ki de su

I like this character the best.

Illustration for キャラクター (character)

More examples

このゲームには個性的なキャラクターがたくさん登場します。ko no gē mu ni wa ko sei teki na kya ra ku tā ga ta ku sa n tō jō shi ma su

Many unique characters appear in this game.

Core concept

Describes a person created for a story or other work, including the traits and role that distinguish that person.

Common phrases

  • 好きなキャラクターsu ki na kya ra ku tā

    favorite character

  • キャラクターを作るkya ra ku tā o tsuku ru

    create a character

  • キャラクターを選ぶkya ra ku tā o era bu

    choose a character

Similar words

登場人物tōjōjinbutsu: A person who takes part in a story, game, or other work.

Definition in Japanese

物語や作品の中で、役割や性格を与えられて登場する人物。monogatari ya saku hin no naka de yaku wari ya sei kaku o ata e ra re te tō jō su ru jin butsu

Word origin

キャラクター (kyarakutā) comes from the English word character, borrowed through French from Latin character and ultimately Greek kharaktēr, "an engraved mark."

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses キャラクター (kyarakutā) widely for fictional people in games and stories, whereas English character can also refer to someone's personality.

Other meanings

  • personalitynoun

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