【No. 2202】Makaizō (魔改造 - Extreme Modification)
Nov 1, 2023 17:04
Makaizō
Japanese people are fond of makaizo (魔改造).
The slang term makaizō refers to the extensive modification of plastic models and toys, especially in cases where the modification deviated significantly from the original purpose or meaning.
Since ma (魔) means "devil," and kaizō (改造) means "modification," makaizō literally means "devilish modification."
There are various kinds of makaizo, such as changing human figurines' legs into wheels to make them movable or installing an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism in a toy that can shoot marbles (known as B-Daman) to make it more powerful.
You can also use the term makaizō for various things, such as food and beverages. Japanese ramen (originated in China) and Japanese curry (originated in India) are typical examples of makaizō.
In addition, the California Roll, a kind of sushi popular in the US, can also be considered as makaizō for Japanese sushi.
Japanese people are fond of makaizo (魔改造).
The slang term makaizō refers to the extensive modification of plastic models and toys, especially in cases where the modification deviated significantly from the original purpose or meaning.
Since ma (魔) means "devil," and kaizō (改造) means "modification," makaizō literally means "devilish modification."
There are various kinds of makaizo, such as changing human figurines' legs into wheels to make them movable or installing an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism in a toy that can shoot marbles (known as B-Daman) to make it more powerful.
You can also use the term makaizō for various things, such as food and beverages. Japanese ramen (originated in China) and Japanese curry (originated in India) are typical examples of makaizō.
In addition, the California Roll, a kind of sushi popular in the US, can also be considered as makaizō for Japanese sushi.
魔改造
日本人はよく「魔改造」をします。
「魔改造」は、プラモデルや玩具などを非常に大きく改造することを意味するスラングで、特に本来の用途から大きく逸脱している改造を指すことが多いです。
「魔」は "devil"、「改造」は "modification" を意味するので、「魔改造」は文字どおり "devilish modification" という意味になります。
例えば、人間のフィギュアの足を車輪に変えて走行可能にしたり、ビー玉を発射する玩具（ビーダマン）に電磁加速機構を搭載して強力なもににしたり、さまざまな魔改造があります。
魔改造は飲食物に対して使われることもあり、中国発祥のラーメンやインド発祥のカレーは、日本で魔改造されました。
ちなみに、アメリカで親しまれている「カルフォルニアロール」も、日本の寿司の魔改造であると言えます。
日本人はよく「魔改造」をします。
「魔改造」は、プラモデルや玩具などを非常に大きく改造することを意味するスラングで、特に本来の用途から大きく逸脱している改造を指すことが多いです。
「魔」は "devil"、「改造」は "modification" を意味するので、「魔改造」は文字どおり "devilish modification" という意味になります。
例えば、人間のフィギュアの足を車輪に変えて走行可能にしたり、ビー玉を発射する玩具（ビーダマン）に電磁加速機構を搭載して強力なもににしたり、さまざまな魔改造があります。
魔改造は飲食物に対して使われることもあり、中国発祥のラーメンやインド発祥のカレーは、日本で魔改造されました。
ちなみに、アメリカで親しまれている「カルフォルニアロール」も、日本の寿司の魔改造であると言えます。
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No. 1 O-Star
- Makaizō (魔改造 - Extreme Modification)
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- Makaizō
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- Japanese people are fond of 'makaizo' (魔改造).
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- The slang term 'makaizō' refers to the extensive modification of plastic models and toys, especially in cases where the modification deviated significantly from the original purpose or meaning.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- Since 'ma' (魔) means "devil," and 'kaizō' (改造) means "modification," 'makaizō' literally means "devilish modification."
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- There are various kinds of 'makaizo', such as changing human figurines' legs into wheels to make them movable or installing an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism in a toy that can shoot marbles (known as B-Daman) to make it more powerful.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- You can also use the term 'makaizō' for various things, such as food and beverages.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- Japanese ramen (originated in China) and Japanese curry (originated in India) are typical examples of 'makaizō'.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
- In addition, the California Roll, a kind of sushi popular in the US, can also be considered as 'makaizō' for Japanese sushi.
- This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
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