Translation guide
An Easter egg can be a hidden surprise in media/software or a decorated egg for Easter. This guide covers both meanings.
A secret message, feature, or joke intentionally hidden in a movie, video game, software, or website.
A real egg that is dyed or decorated for the Easter holiday.
The standard way to refer to a decorated Easter egg. Combines the loanword 'Easter' with the Japanese word for egg.
子供たちはイースターの卵を染めた。
The children dyed Easter eggs.
The most common and direct loanword for 'Easter egg' in the sense of a hidden feature. Widely understood in gaming and tech contexts.
このゲームにはイースターエッグがたくさん隠されている。
This game has many Easter eggs hidden in it.
Literally 'hidden element'. A more descriptive Japanese term that can be used for any hidden content, not just Easter eggs.
開発者は隠し要素を入れるのが好きだ。
Developers like to include hidden elements.
Slang for a small joke or tidbit, often used for minor Easter eggs or humorous references in media.
この映画には小ネタがいっぱいある。
This movie is full of little in-jokes.
The same loanword can also refer to a physical decorated egg, though context is needed to distinguish from the hidden surprise meaning.
イースターエッグを探すのが楽しい。
Looking for Easter eggs is fun.