Translation guide
HP is an abbreviation for 'hit points' or 'health points' in gaming contexts. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as HP (エイチピー) or sometimes 体力 (たいりょく).
The numerical value representing a character's health or life in video games, RPGs, etc.
The most common and direct way to refer to hit points in Japanese gaming contexts. Pronounced エイチピー.
If your HP reaches 0, it's game over.
This potion restores HP.
Literally 'physical strength' or 'stamina', often used as the in-game stat name for HP in Japanese games. Can also refer to real-life stamina.
If your HP decreases, use a recovery item.
This enemy has high HP.
The direct katakana transliteration of 'hit points'. Less common than HP or 体力, but sometimes used in older or more literal translations.
I have only a few hit points left.
In gaming, HP is universally understood. In non-gaming contexts, HP might refer to horsepower (also エイチピー) or the company Hewlett-Packard. Make sure the context is clear.