Hades in Japanese
Hades in Japanese is 冥土, 冥界, ハーデース — Hades means in Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
Hades in Japanese
冥土
Pronounced: meido
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
冥界
Pronounced: meikai
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
ハーデース
Pronounced: hādēsu
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.
地獄
Pronounced: jigoku
Hell.
黄泉
Pronounced: yomi
Hell.
What does "Hades" mean?
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proper noun In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
"Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea."
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proper noun The underworld itself, the realm of the dead in Greek mythology; loosely, hell.
"The myth describes Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue his wife."
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Hades in a sentence
- Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea.
- The myth describes Orpheus descending into Hades to rescue his wife.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Hades" in Japanese?
"Hades" in Japanese is 冥土, 冥界, ハーデース. Hades means: In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld and ruler of the dead.
How do you pronounce 冥土?
"Hades" in Japanese is 冥土, pronounced "meido".
How do you use "Hades" in a sentence?
Example: "Hades ruled the underworld while his brothers Zeus and Poseidon governed the sky and sea." In Japanese, "Hades" is 冥土, 冥界, ハーデース.
Are there other ways to say "Hades" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "Hades": 冥土, 冥界, ハーデース, 地獄, 黄泉.
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