口袋妖怪
Chinese edit
pocket; bag; sack | |||
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trad. (口袋妖怪) | 口袋 | 妖怪 | |
simp. #(口袋妖怪) | 口袋 | 妖怪 |
Etymology edit
From 口袋 (kǒudai, “pocket”) + 妖怪 (yāoguài, “monster”). Literal translation of the original Japanese name of the franchise, ポケットモンスター (“Pocket Monsters”).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
口袋妖怪
Usage notes edit
This title is not used officially by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company. It is used by unofficial sources and fans, particularly in Mainland China.