ヴァンパイア
also: バンパイア · バンパイヤ · ヴァンパイヤ
Meanings
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vampire
Loanword from English; refers to the mythical creature. Often synonymous with the native term 吸血鬼, but ヴァンパイア carries a more Western, pop-culture feel.
See also: 吸血鬼
The vampire in that movie was very scary.
He is cosplaying as a vampire.
Usage patterns
- ヴァンパイアに血を吸われるto have one's blood sucked by a vampire
The movie's protagonist had his blood sucked by a vampire and became one of them.
- ヴァンパイアに噛まれるto be bitten by a vampire
Ever since she was bitten by a vampire, her body has changed.
- ヴァンパイアになるto turn into a vampire
The cursed man ended up turning into a vampire.