What do they call Bowser in Japan?

Bowser (クッパ, Kuppa, "Koopa
Koopa
Koopa Troopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are fictional footsoldiers of the turtle-like Koopa race from the Mario media franchise. They are commonly referred to generically as Koopas, a race that includes Bowser, King of the Koopas, the Koopalings, Lakitu, and others.
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"), or King Koopa, is a fictional character, the main antagonist in Nintendo's Mario franchise, and the arch-nemesis of Mario. In Japan, the character bears the title of Daimaō (大魔王, "Great Demon King").
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Is Bowser still called Koopa in Japan?

For the most part, Mario's main villain is still referred to as Koopa (and all appropriate variations of that name) in Japan and Bowser in the United States and many other Western countries (though variations of both names appear in different countries).
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What was Bowser originally called?

According to this 2000 Famitsu interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, Bowser was given the Japanese name Daimaō Kuppa — Kuppa being the Japanese name for gukbap, a Korean dish.
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What are Koopas called in Japan?

Koopa Troopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are fictional footsoldiers of the turtle-like Koopa race from the Mario media franchise. They are commonly referred to generically as Koopas, a race that includes Bowser, King of the Koopas, the Koopalings, Lakitu, and others.
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What does Goomba mean in Japanese?

In Japan, Goombas are called "Kuribō", which loosely translates as "chestnut person".
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Why Doesn't Super Mario Have A Japanese Name?



What is Fungoo?

fun·​go ˈfəŋ-(ˌ)gō plural fungoes. : a fly ball hit especially for practice fielding by a player who tosses a ball in the air and hits it as it comes down.
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What does Daigo mean in Japanese?

Daigo (Zen) (大悟), a Buddhist term meaning great enlightenment or great realization.
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What is Yoshi called in Japan?

From Japanese ヨッシー (Yosshī, “Yoshi”, the Super Mario Brothers dinosaur character), 義 (Yoshi, common Japanese male given name), and many other spellings. See よし.
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What are Boos called in Japanese?

Boos, known in Japan as Teresa, are fictional ghosts from the Mario and Yoshi series of video games. They first appeared as a common enemy in 1988's Super Mario Bros.
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What is Luigi's name in Japanese?

Luigi (Japanese: ルイージ, Hepburn: Ruīji, pronounced [ɾɯ.
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What is Bowser slang for?

(Ireland, slang, used in the vocative) A buffoon or imbecile.
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Who was Bowser's first child?

(known as Koopa Jr. (クッパJr., Kuppa Junia) in Japan) is a fictional character who appears in Nintendo's Mario franchise as an antagonist. He is the son of the series' main antagonist, Bowser.
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Is Yoshi a Koopa?

movie (taking the form of a realistic animatronic dinosaur). Yoshi is King Koopa's pet, and is referred to as a "throwback" by a gang of Koopas. He later joins Princess Daisy's side and selflessly takes a stabbing for her.
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Why doesn t Bowser look like a Koopa?

Bowser has a clear physical distinction from his fellow Koopas simply because he is the king. So he physically would be bigger, and quite a bit more powerful, then the rest of his subjects.
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Are Koopas Kappas?

The famous Koopa Troopas in the Super Mario games also appear to be partially based on the kappa. Koopas take after the mischievous, turtle-like incarnation of the water spirit.
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What is Popo in Japanese?

Popo is one of the traditional snacks of Okinawa. Flour and eggs are mixed and cooked thinly like crepes, andansu (oil miso) is put in the center and then it is rolled up. If you were to ask what the origin of this simple snack was, it would be Sobe Popo from Sobe, Yomitan-son.
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What is Nuna in Japanese?

It is pronounced the way it is spelled. Listen here: 누나 (noona) = older sister (males speaking to older females)
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What does Nuna mean in Japanese?

누나 (noona) to address a female friend who is older. Nuna is the opposite of oppa. While oppa is used exclusively by females when addressing older males, nuna is used exclusively by males when addressing older females. You may also see 누나 spelled as “Nuna.” Nuna is used in place of a person's name.
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Why do Japanese say yosh?

“Yosh.

This phrase means something like, “OK, I'm going for it,” or “I'll do my best.” A Japanese would say “Ganbarimasu” before taking a test or leaving the house for a job interview.
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What does the name Yuki mean?

Depending on the characters used, Yuki can mean “snow,” “happiness,” or “snow flower.” Yuki is a beautiful name to give baby born in winter, or as a reminder of the happiness they have brought to your life.
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What is a Oshi in Japanese?

推し (oshi)

"Oshi" means a person who you support and someone you are a fan of. It literally means “push.” Think of it like you are promoting someone and “pushing” them forward. If you are a big fan of someone, it means that oshi(推し) them.
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What is Zora Japanese?

First cited to the early 1700s. Compound of 青 (ao, “blue”) +‎ 空 (sora, “sky”). The sora reading for 空 changes to zora as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
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What is Susuki in Japanese?

Suzuki literally means "bell tree" in Japanese. Suzu - "bell" Ki - "tree" A common Japanese surname and business name.
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What does KOZE mean in Japanese?

speech; talk; talking.
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