Translation guide
Ebisu is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology, the god of fishermen, good fortune, and commerce. The name is also used for a popular brand of beer, a district in Tokyo, and other cultural references.
Referring to the Shinto god of fishermen, luck, and business prosperity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神).
Referring to the premium Japanese beer brand Yebisu (ヱビス).
The official brand name uses the historical kana ヱ (we) instead of エ (e), giving it a classic feel. Often written as Yebisu in English.
Yebisu beer is a bit of a premium beer.
Sometimes written with the standard kanji for the deity, but the brand officially uses ヱビス.
Ebisu beer is a brand of Sapporo.
Referring to the neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, known for its trendy atmosphere and the Yebisu Garden Place complex.
The name of the area, derived from the beer brand which was originally brewed there. It's a popular residential and commercial district.
I found a stylish cafe in Ebisu.
Referring to a person's name, though uncommon.
Can be a rare surname or given name. Usually read as Ebisu.
I met someone named Ebisu.
The deity Ebisu can be written as 恵比寿, 恵比須, or 戎. 恵比寿 is the most common in modern contexts, while 戎 is often seen at shrines.
The beer brand officially uses the historical kana ヱ (we) in ヱビス, but it is pronounced the same as えびす. This spelling gives it a traditional, premium image.
I visited the Ebisu Shrine.