Pride Phrases in Japanese – With English Translation

Voice sample: AI

月に代わってお仕置きよ！

つきにかわっておしおきよ！ (Tsuki ni kawatte oshioki yo!)

In the name of the moon, I'll punish you!

Basic Example

「月に代わって、おしおきよ！」（コスプレイベントでポーズを決めながら）

“In the name of the Moon, I’ll punish you!” (posing at a cosplay event)

Applied Example

猫が悪さをしたとき冗談で。「母に代わってお仕置きよ！」

“In the name of Mom, I’ll punish you!” (teasing a misbehaving cat)

Voice sample: AI

おににかなぼう (Oni ni kanabou)

Adding fuel to the fire / To make a strong person even stronger

Basic Example

エースが復帰した途端、守備も攻撃も噛み合って「鬼に金棒」になった。

With the ace back, the team became even stronger—adding fuel to the fire.

Applied Example

「新装備、解禁。」彼女がグラブをはめ直すと、チームは鬼に金棒の強さを手に入れた。

“New gear, unlocked.” She tightened her glove and the team looked stronger than ever, like giving an ogre a metal club.