Japanese Conversation · Level 100
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Japanese word
海賊
Pronunciation
Romajikaizoku
Meaning
- nounpirate
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A pirate is a seaborne raider who attacks ships or coastal places to take property.
Common phrases
海賊船kai zoku fune
pirate ship
海賊の物語kai zoku no monogatari
pirate story
Definition in Japanese
海上で船や沿岸の町などを襲い、金品を奪う者。kai jō de fune ya en gan no machi na do o oso i kin pin o uba u mono
Word origin
The compound 海賊 (kaizoku) combines 海 (kai, "sea") and 賊 (zoku, "bandit"), meaning a bandit who operates at sea.
Usage tips
- In English, pirate can also mean someone who illegally copies creative works, while 海賊 (kaizoku) usually refers to a sea raider.