Dragon Warrior/ja-en

This translation is intended for people who already know English and are learning Japanese. It is not intended to be used to learn English, because the sentences in English may use strange or awkward wording in order to illustrate the vocabulary and grammar of the original Japanese.

TODO — kanjify

Dialogue

• The divisions of this section are not taken from the game itself, but are suggested by the plot and locations in the game world. Despite the ordering of events and locations here, not all of these sections need be played in this order. The intent is merely to make this very large section easier to navigate and to digest.

ACT I: Princess Lora

The Central Lands

Ladatorm Castle

King, Beginning a New Game

Japanese

おお　［ＮＡＭＥ］！　ゆうしゃロトの　ちをひくものよ！　そなたのくるのをまっておったぞ。

English

Oh, [NAME]! The Descendant of the Hero Loto! I have been waiting for thine arrival.

Japanese

その　むかし　ゆうしゃロトが　カミから　ひかりのたまをさずかり　まものたちをふうじこめたという。

English

It is said that long ago the Hero Loto was given a Ball of Light from God and sealed away monsters.

Japanese

しかし　いずこともなくあらわれた　あくまのけしん　りゅうおうが　そのたまを　やみにとざしたのじゃ

English

But the Dragon King, evil incarnate, appeared from nowhere and shut the Ball in darkness.

Japanese

このちに　ふたたびへいわをっ！

English

Peace on this Earth has been shattered once again!

Japanese

ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！　りゅうおうをたおし　そのてから　ひかりのたまをとりもどしてくれ！

English

Hero [NAME]! Please defeat the Dragon King and take back the Ball of Light from his hand!

Japanese

わしからの　おくりものじゃ！　そなたのよこにある　たからのはこを　とるがよい！

English

These are gifts from me! Take the treasure chests at thy side!

Japanese

そして　このへやにいる　へいしにきけば　たびのちしきを　おしえてくれよう。

English

And if you ask the soldiers in this room they will teach you knowledge for your journey.

Japanese

では　また　あおう！　ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

Well then, let us meet again! Hero [NAME]!

King, Before Leaving the Throne Room

Japanese

たびのしたくが　できたなら　また　わしに　あいにくるがよい　まっておるぞ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

If you are prepared for your journey, you should come to meet me again, and I shall be waiting, [NAME]!

Guard: Throne Door L (Before Leaving the Throne Room)

Japanese

このおしろをでると　となりに　まちが　ある。

English

When you leave the castle, there is a town nearby.

Japanese

そこで　まず　ぶきと　ぼうぐを　かいそろえることだ。

English

So first of all get your weapon and armor purchases in order.

Japanese

たたかいで　きずついたときは　まちにもどり　やどやにとまると　きずが　かいふくするだろう。

English

When you are injured in battle, the wounds will recover if you return to town and stay at the inn.

Guard: Throne Door R (Before Leaving the Throne Room)

Japanese

たからのはこを　ぜんぶとったなら　そのなかに　かぎが　はいっていた　はずだ。

English

If you took all the treasure boxes, there should have been a key inside.

Japanese

かぎは　１どつかうと　なくなって　しまうが　そのかぎで　とびらを　あけたとき……

English

When you use the key one time it will disappear, but when you open the door using the key...

Japanese

おまえのたびが　はじまるだろう。

English

your journey will begin.

Guard: Throne Room

Japanese

ローラひめのことを　ごぞんじか？

English

Do you know of Princess Lora?

If Answer はい/Yes

Japanese

［ＮＡＭＥ］！　どうか　ひめを　たすけだして　ください！

English

[NAME]! Please rescue the princess!

If Answer いいえ/No

Japanese

ひめさまが　まものたちに　さらわれて　はんとしになる…

English

It has been nearly half a year since the princess was kidnapped by monsters...

Japanese

おうさまは　なにも　おっしゃらないが　とても　くるしんでいるはず。

English

The King says nothing, but he must be very worried.

Japanese

［ＮＡＭＥ］！　どうか　ひめを　たすけだして　ください！

English

[NAME]! Please rescue the princess!

King: Giving a Password

Japanese

おお　［ＮＡＭＥ］！　よくぞ　ぶじで　もどってきた。　わしは　とても　うれしいぞ。

English

Oh, [NAME]! How good that thou hast returned safely. I am very pleased.

Japanese

そなたが　つぎのレベルになるには　あと　＃＃ポイントの　けいけんが　ひつようじゃ。

English

Thou needest ## experience points to reach the next level.

Japanese

そなたに　ふっかつの　じゅもんを　おしえよう！

English

Let me teach to thee the Spell of Restoration!

[The King recites your Password.]

Japanese

これを　かきとめておくのだぞ。

English

Thou shouldst write this down and keep it.

Japanese

では　また　あおう！　ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

Well then, let us meet again! Hero [NAME]!

King: Returning to Game

Japanese

おお　［ＮＡＭＥ］！　よくぞ　もどってきてくれた！　わしは　とても　うれしいぞ。

English

Oh, [NAME]! How good that thou hast returned! I am very pleased.

Japanese

そなたが　つぎのレベルになるには　あと　＃＃ポイントの　けいけんが　ひつようじゃ。

English

Thou needest ## experience points to reach the next level.

Japanese

レベルが　あがったときは　わしに　あいにくるようにな。

English

Thou shouldst come to meet with me when thy level has risen.

Japanese

では　また　あおう！　ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

Well then, let us meet again! Hero [NAME]!

King: Returning from Death

Japanese

おお　［ＮＡＭＥ］！　しんでしまうとは　なにごとだ！

English

Oh, [NAME]! You died on us!

Japanese

しかたのない　やつだな。　おまえに　もう　いちど　きかいを　あたえよう！

English

It can't be helped. Let us give you one more chance!

Japanese

たたかいで　キズついたときは　まちにもどり　やどやに　とまって　キズをかいふくさせるのだぞ。

English

When you are hurt in battle, returning to town and staying at the inn will heal your wounds.

Japanese

ふたたび　このようなことが　おこらぬことを　わしは　いのっている！

English

I am praying that another experience like this does not happen!

Japanese

おまえが　つぎのレベルになるには　あと　＃＃ポイントの　けいけんが　ひつようじゃ。

English

You need ## experience points to reach the next level.

Japanese

では　ゆけ！　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

So go! [NAME]!

Guard: Throne Door L

Japanese

おかねが　たまったら　ぶきや　よろいを　たかいものに　かいかえることだな。

English

Once you save some money, replace your weapons and armor with more expensive ones.

Japanese

そうすれば　もっと　つよく　なるだろう。

English

If you do so, you will become much stronger.

Guard: Throne Door L

Japanese

ひとびとの　はなしに　みみを　かたむけることだ。　きっと　やくにたつだろう。

English

Listen to the words of the people. Surely they will be useful.

Guard: 1F Stairs Top

Japanese

ふっかつのじゅもんが　あれば　それをきいたときの　じょうたいで　よみがえることが　できるだろう。

English

If you have a Spell of Restoration, you can restore things to the conditions at the time that you heard it.

Guard: 1F Stairs Bottom

Japanese

たびをいちど　やめたいときは　おうにあい　ふっかつのじゅもんを　きいておくことだな。

English

When you want to stop your journey for a time, first meet with the King to hear the Spell of Restoration.

Man: Main Hall

Japanese

ここ　ラダトームは　そのむかし　らくえん　でした。　それを　まものたちが…

English

In the old days, Ladatorm was a paradise. The monsters changed that....

Woman: Main Hall / Guard: Posted E of Hall

Japanese

ああ　ローラひめは　いったい　どこに…

English

Ah, where on earth is Princess Lora...

Guard: Walking E of Hall

Japanese

どうくつに　はいるときは　たいまつを　もってゆけよ。

English

When you enter a cave, take a torch.

Old Man: Healer

Japanese

おお　カミよ！　ふるい　いいつたえの　ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］に　ひかり　あれ！

English

O God! May the light be with the Hero [NAME] of the ancient legends!

Guard: Gate L/R

Japanese

ラダトームの　おしろに　ようこそ！

English

Welcome to Ladatorm Castle!

Merchant: N

Japanese

わたしたちは　たびの　しょうにん　です。　おおくのなかまが　まものたちに　ころされました。

English

We are traveling merchants. Many of our colleagues have been killed by monsters.

Merchant: S

Japanese

うわさでは　まものたちに　ほろぼされた　まちも　あるらしいです。

English

According to the rumors, there are even whole towns that have been destroyed by the monsters.

Man: NW Room

Japanese

まものたちと　たたかって　けいけんを　つんでください。

English

Please fight with monsters and build up experience.

Japanese

そうすれば　ゆうしゃとしての　レベルが　つぎつぎとあがり　つよくなってゆくでしょう。

English

If you do so your level as a hero will rise one by one, and you will become stronger.

Guard: NE Room

Japanese

とびらを　あけるには　カギが　ひつようだ。

English

You need a key to open the door.

Ladatorm

Man: Entrance

Japanese

ラダトームのまちに　ようこそ。

English

Welcome to the town of Ladatorm.

Woman: Arms Shop

Japanese

いらっしゃいませ。　なかにすすみ　つくえ　ごしに　はなしかけてくださいな。

English

Welcome. Please come inside and talk to the person across the desk.

Old Man: Near Arms Shop

Japanese

どくのぬまちに　きをつけなされ。　ぬまちを　あるくときは　たいりょくに　きをつかうようにな

English

Be careful in the poison marsh. When you walk through the marsh, pay attention to your strength.

Man: Center

Japanese

このまちの　ずっと　きたにいき　うみべを　にしにあるくと　ガライのまちが　あるそうです。

English

If you go all the way north from this town and walk west along the beach, there is the town of Garai.

Merchant: Center

Japanese

どうか　まものたちを　たおして　ください。

English

Please defeat the monsters somehow.

Soldier: S Central

Japanese

おおくのゆうしゃが　まちから　とおくに　たびにでて　そして　しんだ。

English

Many heroes have left from this town to journey far away, only to die.

Japanese

ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ　おまえを　しなせたくないものだな

English

Hero [NAME], I do not want you to die.

Soldier: E Central

Japanese

おまえが　ロトの　ちをひくもの？　なにか　しょうこが　あるのか？

English

You are the descendant of Loto? Have you any proof?

Guard: E

Japanese

たたかいで　けいけんを　つみ　レベルが　あがったときは　おうさまに　あいに　いけよ。

English

When you have gained experience through battle and your level has risen, go meet with the King.

Soldier: NE Corner

Japanese

はしに　きをつけろ！

English

Be careful of bridges!

Japanese

はしをわたって　とおくにいくほど　おそろしい　まものたちが　あらわれるだろう。

English

Terrible monsters appear when crossing faraway bridges.

Man: E, Left Room

Japanese

うわさでは　どこかに　まほうの　カギをうってる　まちが　あるらしいですよ。

English

Rumor says somewhere there is a town that is selling magic keys.

Old Man: E, Right Room

Japanese

もし　そなたが　のろわれたなら　ここに　くるがよい。

English

If thou art cursed, thou shouldst come here.

• Interestingly, here (and apparently every place where the phrase がよい appears) the symbol used to end the sentence is the handakuten (゜) by mistake, rather than the full-stop (。). It's not easy to notice in-game, however. The handakuten is designed to be placed on the line above the kana, so it is drawn in the bottom region of the space and still looks basically the same as the full-stop.

Woman: S

Japanese

いーえ　わたしは　ローラひめじゃないわ。

English

No, I am not Princess Lora.

Guard: Inn

Japanese

おうさまに　つたえてくれ　ローラひめの　そうさくたいは　ぜんめつしたと…

English

Please tell the King that the search party for Princess Lora was annihilated...

Japanese

わたしも　もう　だめだ…　ぐぶっ…

English

I too am done for... Cough...

Man: SE

Japanese

ラダトームのおしろのみなみから　うみのむこうに　おしろが　みえるでしょう。

English

A castle can be seen across the sea south of Ladatorm Castle.

Japanese

りゅうおうは　そのしろに　いるとか…。おお　こわい…。

English

They say the Dragon King is in that castle.... Ooh, scary....

Man: Item Shop

Japanese

そこの　へこんだところから　なかへ　すすんでください。

English

Please go inside through the indentation.

The Shrine of Loto

Stone Slate

Japanese

［ＮＡＭＥ］は　せきばんを　みつけた。

English

[NAME] discovered a stone slate.

Japanese

せきばんには　こう　かかれている。

English

On the slate this is written.

Japanese

わたしのなは　ロト。　わたしの　ちをひきしものよ。

English

My name is Loto. You are my descendant.

Japanese

ラダトームからみえる　まのしまに　わたるには　３つのものが　ひつようだった。

English

To cross over to Demon's Isle, which is visible from Ladatorm, three objects were necessary.

Japanese

わたしは　それらを　あつめ　まのしまに　わたり　まおうを　たおした。

English

I collected these objects, crossed to the Demon's Isle, and defeated the Devil.

Japanese

そして　いま　その３つの　しんぴなるものを　３にんの　けんじゃに　たくす。

English

And I now entrust these three mysterious objects to three sages.

Japanese

かれらの　しそんが　それらを　まもってゆくだろう。

English

Their descendants will protect these items.

Japanese

ふたたび　まのしまに　あくが　よみがえったとき

English

When once again evil is resurrected on Demon's Isle,

Japanese

それらを　あつめ　たたかうがよい。

English

collect those items and fight.

The Northwest: Garai

Old Man: Item Shop

Japanese

ふるい　いいつたえでは　いだいな　ぎんゆう　しじん　ガライが　このまちを　つくったそうじゃ。

English

According to the old legends, the great minstrel Garai founded this town.

Old Man: SW Corner

Japanese

うわさでは　ローラひめは　どこかの　どうくつに　とじこめ　られたそうじゃ。

English

The rumors say Princess Lora was imprisoned in a cave somewhere.

Japanese

もう　たすけだされたのかのお…

English

Will she be rescued soon....

TODO — refine translation

Soldier: Near Arms Shop

Japanese

おれは　みやおうだ。　キムこうを　さがしている。

English

I am Miyaou. I am searching for Kimu-kou.

• This seems to be a pseudonym of “Scenario Assistant” Hiroshi Miyaoka. It is one of several cameo appearances throughout the game.

Woman: Center

Japanese

むかしがたりのまち　ガライに　ようこそ！

English

Welcome to Garai, the Town of Reminiscence!

Man: East Side

Japanese

わたしは　きいた！　なんと　ひめを　さらったまものが　ひがしのほうに　とびさったとか！

English

I heard! They say the monsters that kidnapped the Princess fled to the east!

The Eastern Lands

Maira

Old Man: SE Corner

Japanese

ここは　マイラの　むらです。

English

This is the village of Maira.

Man: Center

Japanese

みなみのしまは　とても　こわい　ところです。

English

The Southern Island is an awfully dreadful place.

Japanese

じゅうぶんに　ちからをつけてから　いかないと　いきて　もどれないでしょう。

English

If you don't gain enough strength before you go, you won't return alive.

Woman: Center

Japanese

どうか　まものたちを　たおして　ください。

English

Please defeat the monsters somehow.

Guard: Center

Japanese

ゴーレムは　ふえのね　が　にがてだときく。

English

I hear the Golem doesn't like the sound of the Flute.

Soldier: Center

Japanese

おれは　ゆうていだ。　キムこうを　さがしている。

English

I am Yuutei. I am searching for Kimu-kou.

• This seems to be a pseudonym for “Scenario Developer” Yūji Horii.

Old Man: NE Corner

Japanese

ふるい　いいつたえでは　ようせいたちは　ゴーレムを　ねむらせた　そうじゃ。

English

In the old legends, they say the fairies made Golem sleep.

Soldier: Arms Shop

Japanese

ドムドーラの　はるかひがしに　すばらしいぶきを　うっているまちが　あるらしい。

English

Far to the east of Domdora is a town that is selling magnificent weapons.

Woman: Fountain

Japanese

ここは　ろてんぶろで　ございまーす。

English

This is a bath.

Japanese

こうようは　りゅうまちで　ございまーす。

English

It helps rheumatism.

Old Man: NW Corner

Japanese

ロトの　ちをひく　ゆうしゃよ！　しかし　そのぶきでは　りゅうおうを　たおせまいぞ！

English

Hero descended from Loto! But you cannot defeat the Dragon King with that weapon!

Japanese

また　くるがよい！

English

You should come again!

Old Man: NW Corner (With Sword of Loto)

Japanese

ついに　てにいれたな。　ゆうしゃ　［ＮＡＭＥ］よ！

English

At last you have obtained it. Hero [NAME]!

Man: W Area

Japanese

おまえが　ロトの　ちをひくもの？　なにか　しょうこが　あるのか？

English

You are the descendant of Loto? Have you any proof?

Guard: SW Corner

Japanese

うわさでは　リムルダールに　カギをうるみせが　あるらしい。

English

According to rumor, there is a shop in Rimuldar that sells keys.

Merchant

Japanese

みなみの　しまに　いきましたか？

English

Have you gone to the Southern Island?

If Answer はい/Yes

Japanese

なんと！　とても　つよい　まものたちが　いるとききましたが

English

What! Although very powerful monsters are there, you made it back!

If Answer いいえ/No

Japanese

みなみには　リムルダールという　まちが　あるらしいです。

English

In the south there is a town called Rimuldar.

The Rain Shrine

Old Man

Japanese

そなたが　まことの　ゆうしゃか　どうか　ためさせてほしい。

English

I want to test whether thou art the true hero.

Japanese

このちの　どこかに　まものたちを　よびよせる　ぎんのたてごとが　あるときく。

English

I hear that somewhere on this earth there is a Silver Harp that summons monsters.

Japanese

それを　もちかえったとき　そなたを　ゆうしゃと　みとめ　あまぐものつえを　さずけよう。

English

When thou hast brought that, I will recognize thee as a hero and grant thee the Staff of Clouds.

The South Island

Rimuldar

Woman: E Side

Japanese

おいで　ぼうや。　ぱふぱふしてほしいなら　５０ゴールドよ。

English

Hey there, boy. If you want a Puff-puff, it's 50 Gold.

TODO — ぱふぱふ

Man: Center

Japanese

リムルダールのまちに　ようこそ！

English

Welcome to the town of Rimuldar!

Soldier: Inn

Japanese

いよお　［ＮＡＭＥ］！　［ＮＡＭＥ］じゃないか！　ひさしぶりだなあ。

English

Hey [NAME]! You're [NAME], aren't you! It's been a long time, hasn't it.

Soldier: S Side

Japanese

ゆびわは　せんしの　たしなみだ。

English

A ring is a warrior's fashion.

Soldier: S Side (With Warrior's Ring)

Japanese

ゆびわなどして　おまえは　はずかしいやつだなあ。

English

Isn't a guy like you embarrassed, wearing rings and such?

Guard: Near SW Building

Japanese

うわさでは　ラダトームのおしろに　たいようのいしが　あるらしい。　もう　てにいれたか？

English

According to rumor, the Sun Stone is in Ladatorm Castle. Have you obtained it yet?

Old Man: Small Island

Japanese

ふるい　いいつたえでは　ロトは　このしまの　にしのはずれに　にじをかけたそうじゃ。

English

The old legends say that Loto attached a rainbow to the western end of this island.

Japanese

そして　まおうの　へやの　かくされたる　いりぐちより　やみにはいったときく。

English

And I hear that he entered the darkness through an entrance that was concealed in the Devil's room.

Man: North Room L

Japanese

おまえが　ロトの　ちをひくもの？　なにか　しょうこが　あるのか？

English

You are the descendant of Loto? Have you any proof?

Woman: North Room R

Japanese

あなた　だれ？　でてゆかないと　ひとをよぶわよ！

English

Who are you? If you don't leave I'll call someone!

Soldier: Arms Shop

Japanese

りゅうおうの　うろこは　はがねのように　かたいらしいぜ。

English

They say the Dragon King's scales are hard as steel.

Woman: SW Room

Japanese

やがて　このまちも　まものたちに……　ああ　カミさま……

English

Soon even this town will be...by the monsters.... Ah, God....

Soldier: SW Room

Japanese

りゅうおうの　からだを　つらぬける　つるぎが　このよに　あるのだろうか……

English

Is there a sword in this world that can pierce the Dragon King's body....

Man: SW Room

Japanese

みなみに　いっては　いけません。　もっともっと　つよいまものが　すんでいる　そうです。

English

You must not go to the south. They say that many, many strong monsters live there.

Old Man: SW Room

Japanese

ここは　よげんじょ。　せいなる　ほこらをみつけたか？

English

This place gives predictions. Have you found the Holy Shrine?

If Answer はい/Yes

Japanese

あめと　たいようが　あわさる　ほこらじゃ。

English

It is the shrine that unites the Rain and the Sun.

If Answer いいえ/No

Japanese

みなみに　ゆくがよい。

English

You should go south.

Man: NE Corner

Japanese

ちゅん　でーす。　かのじょを　まっています。

English

I am Chun. I am waiting for my girlfriend.

• Chun, of course, is a reference to ChunSoft, which itself was named after the hero of director Koichi Nakamura's first game, "Door Door."

Woman: SW Corner

Japanese

もう　ちゅんさまったら　おそいわねえ。　ぷんぷん。

English

If Chun isn't already late meeting me! Grrr.

Merchant: Key Shop

Japanese

いらっしゃいませ！

English

Welcome!

Old Man: Inn

Japanese

わたしは　よしりーん。　マイラのおふろから　みなみに４つ　あるき　しらべるがよい。

English

I am Yoshiriin. You should investigate four steps south from the bath in Maira.

• Almost every proper name in the game refers to someone involved in its creation, so I would be surprised if Yoshiriin were an exception. However, I don't know who this could be.

The Holy Shrine

Old Man

Japanese

そなたが　ロトのちをひく　まことの　ゆうしゃなら　しるしが　あるはず

English

If thou art the true hero descended from Loto, thou shouldst have the Mark.

Japanese

おろかものよ！　たちされい！

English

Fool! Leave!

Behind Locked Doors

Ladatorm Castle Unlocked

Guard: Treasury

Japanese

まことの　ゆうしゃなら　ぬすみなど　せぬはずだ。

English

If you are a true hero, you shouldn't steal.

Old Man: Church

Japanese

ゆうしゃのため　いのりましょう。

English

Let us pray for the Hero.

Japanese

ひかりが　そなたと　ともに　ありますように…

English

May the light be with thee....

Soldier: Near Church

Japanese

わたしは　ちかしつを　さがしている。　おしろの　どこかに　あるらしいが…

English

I am searching for the cellar. They say there is one somewhere in the castle...

Guard: Before Barrier

Japanese

たいりょくに　じしんが　あるなら　はいるがよい。

English

If you have confidence in your strength, enter.

Soldier: Behind Barrier

Japanese

ガライのはかは　ガライのまちに。　まちに　はいり　くらやみのかべを　おすがよい。

English

The Tomb of Garai is in the town of Garai. Enter the town and press on a wall of darkness.

Woman: Near Key Shop

Japanese

あめと　たいようが　あわさるとき　にじのはしが　できる。

English

When the Rain and Sun unite, a Rainbow Bridge is formed.

Japanese

ふるい　いいつたえ　ですわ。

English

It's an old legend.

Old Man: Basement

Japanese

わしは　まっておった。　そなたのような　わかものが　あらわれることを…

English

I have been waiting. For the appearance of a young man like thou...

Japanese

さあ　たからのはこを　とるがよい。

English

Come now, take the treasure box.

Old Man: Basement (After Obtaining Sun Stone)

Japanese

ここには　もう　ようがないはず。　いくがよい。

English

Thou hast no more business here. Thou shouldst go.

Ladatorm Unlocked

Soldier: Inn

Japanese

うわさでは　ガライのはかに　ぎんのたてごとが　あるらしい…

English

According to rumor, there is a Silver Harp in the Tomb of Garai....

Miscellaneous

Unused Text

Japanese

ここでは　はいれない。

English

You cannot enter here.

• This one appears within the block of menu command results, but I can't think of anything to make it show up. Attempting to use stairs where there are none, using Keys where there is no door, trying to open a door where there is no door...I'm stumped. It was apparently translated for the North American release, since it appears in a text dump by Blueberry Buttface on GameFAQs, but I have no idea where it could come up.