Roronoa Zoro’s Techniques in Japanese Part 1
This article provides Japanese translations and explanations of Roronoa Zoro’s techniques.Many of Zoro’s techniques are written as puns, and some have different meanings from their original meanings, so we will also explain the Japanese translations. Tora Gari – Tiger Hunting The Japanese translation is “虎狩り” (pronounced “Tora Gari”).It means “Tiger Hunting.” Naturally, “Tiger Hunting” is not a commonly used term in Japan.It seems that author Oda chose a meaning appropriate to Zoro’s technique and a pun on the pronunciation.The Japanese word “虎刈り” (pronounced “Tora Gari”) has a completely different meaning commonly used in Japan, written as “Tora Gari.”“虎刈り” (pronounced “Tora Gari”) means “Tiger haircut.” This refers to a shaved head […]
