Translation guide
In Japanese, the English word 'Giants' most commonly refers to the Yomiuri Giants baseball team. It can also refer to mythical giants, giant creatures in fiction, or be used metaphorically for large corporations or influential figures.
Mythical giant
Giant creature
Referring to the professional baseball team based in Tokyo.
Referring to a huge humanoid creature in myths, legends, or fairy tales.
Referring to a huge animal, monster, or alien in fiction or fantasy.
Referring to a very large, powerful, or influential entity or person.
English 'giant' as an adjective (e.g., 'giant robot') is usually translated as 巨大な (きょだいな), not 巨人. 巨人 is a noun meaning 'giant' as a being.
The full official name, often used in formal contexts or news.
When is the Yomiuri Giants game?
A giant appeared in the old tale.
怪獣が街を破壊した。
A giant monster destroyed the city.
大手企業が市場を支配している。
Giant corporations dominate the market.