How to pronounce

Jujutsu Kaisen

American Pronunciation: In American English, "Jujutsu Kaisen" is pronounced as /ˈdʒuːdʒʊtsuː ˈkaɪsɛn/. It has four syllables across the two words: JU-jut-su KAI-sen. The "JU" in both syllables of "Jujutsu" sounds like "jew," the "tsu" is like "tsue" with a long "u" sound, and "KAI-sen" has "KAI" sounding like "kai" in "kite," and "sen" like "sen" in "sensation."
British Pronunciation: In British English, "Jujutsu Kaisen" is pronounced similarly, as /ˈdʒuːdʒʊtsuː ˈkaɪsɛn/. The pronunciation is quite consistent between American and British English, primarily due to it being a transliteration from Japanese, where pronunciation tends to be preserved.

Definition of

Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese anime and manga series, written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. It follows the story of a high school student, Yuji Itadori, who becomes involved in the world of jujutsu sorcerers after swallowing a powerful cursed object.

Jujutsu Kaisen (Noun): A popular Japanese manga series with elements of action, comedy, and horror.
Example: "Have you read the latest chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen? The fight scenes are amazing!"

Jujutsu (Noun): A form of traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on self-defense and the use of an opponent's force against them.
Example: "My brother has been studying jujutsu for years and has become a skilled practitioner."

Kaisen (Noun): A Japanese term for "change for the better," often used in business or personal development contexts.
Example: "I attended a kaisen training workshop and learned valuable techniques for improving my productivity."

What does it mean

Jujutsu Kaisen

The term "Jujutsu Kaisen" combines two Japanese words: "jujutsu" and "kaisen." "Jujutsu" (柔術) is a traditional Japanese martial art, where "ju" (柔) means "gentle" or "flexible," and "jutsu" (術) means "art" or "technique." It reflects the martial art's emphasis on using an opponent's force against them rather than relying on brute strength. "Kaisen" (廻戦) translates to "battle" or "conflict," particularly referring to a revolving or recurring battle, suggesting ongoing conflicts and battles within the story. The combination thus conveys a theme of battling through challenges with skill and strategy, which is central to the narrative of "Jujutsu Kaisen."