Where does “pocket monster” come from?
pocket monster (English) comes from Japanese ポケットモンスター, from English [[pocket]] + [[monster]].
pocket monster (English): A fictional creature from the universe of the Pokémon franchise
Definitions
- A fictional creature from the universe of the Pokémon franchise
Ancestry of “pocket monster”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | ポケットモンスター | Pokémon |
| 2 | English | [[pocket]] + [[monster]] | — |