elf in Japanese
elf in Japanese is エルフ, 妖精 — elf means a small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
elf in Japanese
エルフ
Pronounced: erufu
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
妖精
Pronounced: yōsei
(Germanic mythology) A supernatural being or spirit associated with illness, mischief, and harmful or dangerous magical influence; in later Norse sources, sometimes divided into benevolent light elves (inhabiting Álfheimr) and malevolent dark elves.
What does "elf" mean?
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noun A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
"In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own."
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elf in a sentence
- In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own.
- The elves in the novel are skilled archers who live for centuries.
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What is "elf" in Japanese?
"elf" in Japanese is エルフ, 妖精. elf means: A small, magical humanlike creature from folklore, often mischievous; in modern fantasy, a tall, graceful, immortal being.
How do you pronounce エルフ?
"elf" in Japanese is エルフ, pronounced "erufu".
How do you use "elf" in a sentence?
Example: "In the old stories, an elf might swap a human baby for one of its own." In Japanese, "elf" is エルフ, 妖精.
Are there other ways to say "elf" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "elf": エルフ, 妖精.
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