モンスター
Meanings
monster; monstrosity
Refers to a frightening, unnatural creature, often in fantasy, horror, or games.
Many strong monsters appear in that game.
giant; colossus; influential figure
Metaphorical use for a person or entity of enormous size, power, or influence in a field.
He is called a monster of the industry.
noun-modifying (irregular)
monsterlike; overbearing; bossy
Prenominal use describing a person or thing as monstrously demanding, bullying, or overbearing.
It's tough being pushed around by a monster boss.
Usage patterns
- モンスターを倒すto defeat a monster
In this game, you get experience points when you defeat a strong monster.
- モンスター級の〈物〉a monster-level (extremely huge or powerful) thing
It seems a monster-level typhoon is approaching this weekend.
- モンスター〈人〉an unreasonably demanding or overbearing person of a certain type
More and more companies are troubled by "monster employees" these days.
- モンスターが出現するa monster appears
A giant monster appeared deep in the forest.