Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.

Words Kanji Guides About

キュクロプス Japanese meaning | Kotomora

キュクロプス

also: キクロプス · キュクロープス

Meanings

1

noun

Greek mythology

Refers to the one-eyed giant from Greek mythology. Also cross-referenced with サイクロプス.

from Ancient Greek Kúklōps

See also: サイクロプス

キュクロプスはギリシャ神しん話わに登とう場じょうする一ひとつ目めの巨きょ人じんです。
The Cyclops is a one-eyed giant that appears in Greek mythology.

Written forms

キュクロプスUsage100%
Most common katakana form for the Greek mythological creature.
キクロプス
Alternate katakana form, less common than キュクロプス.
キュクロープス
Alternate katakana form with long vowel, reflecting the Greek origin.

Similar words

サイクロプス
サイクロプス is an alternative transliteration of Cyclops, also used in Japanese. キュクロプス is closer to the original Greek pronunciation.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Κύκλωψ (Kúklōps), via transliteration.