Monokuro Boo

Please welcome Dani to the translation project! Of course she starts with her most favorite ever, Monokuro Boo! Thank you, Dani, and now on to her comments and translation. :) There are different styles of Monokuro Boo, but many of them don't actually have different names. The best way to describe each of them is based on the special characteristics of each design. Monokuro Boo Japanese Name: モノクロブー Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Released: March 2005 Original Japanese: WWW PDF Just by looking at them, you can tell that Monokuro Boo is a soft, cute character. Not only are they cute, but we aimed to design them as simple and easy to use. In Europe, it's said that pigs are good luck. Perhaps just by holding one, you'll become lucky! “Boo” “Love?” “Enjoy?” “Happy!” Whatever Monokuro Boo does we want it to convey a message. Various things happen each day, but it's good to stop every now and then to think about the simple things. Monokuro Boo can be used regardless of if you're a male or female. 見ているだけでなんだが和む、かわいいキャラクター「モノクロブー」。でもかわいいだけじゃなくて「シンプルで使いやすい」デザインを目差しました。ヨーロッパでは「ブタ」は幸福のモチーフだと言われています。なだか持っているだけで幸せに慣れそう！ 「Boo」「Love?」 「Enjoy?」「Happy!」モノクロブ－はどうやら私たちにメッセージをくれてるみたい。 毎日イロイロあるけれど、たまには一歩立ち止まってシンプルに考えてみるのもいいのかもね。 男女問わずみんなに使ってもらえるといいな。 Characters モノクロブー ハチ Monokuro Boo Monochromatic Oink We're not sure if they go “Boh!” or “Boo!”, but whatever the case you can't take your eyes off these two. No matter what, these two look like they're in love. Their faces look so much alike that even their friends can't tell who is who in Monokuro Boo. Using their blank expressions, Monokuro Boo creates plenty of humor that makes it hard to look away. ボーっとしているのかブ－っとしているのか わからないが、何だか目がはなせないこの二人。どうやら二人はラブラブらしい。 仲間もいるがあまりに顔が似ているため どれがモノクロブ－かはわからない。無表情のようでいてユーモアたっぷりの モノクロブ－から目がはなせません。 Hachi Bee By Monokuro Boo's side there's a bee leisurely flying around. It's probably Monokuro Boo's friend. モノクロブ－の側でのんびり飛んでいるこのハチは、二人の友達なのかもしれません。 Designs Monokuro Boo Heart Japanese Name: モノクロブーハート Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Heart Released: August 2006 Original Japanese: WWW PDF Hugely popular! Introducing new cell phone accessories and ceramics in heart theme. Are you loving someone lately? Even today the enviable and charming Monokuro Boo look like they're in love. They give each other a kiss with their noses! 大好評！ハートテーマのデザインに、携帯グッズや陶器などの新アイテムが登場です。あなたは最近恋してる？うらやましいやらほほえましいやらモノクロブーは今日もラブラブらしいです。チューは鼻でするんだって！ Monokuro Boo Hachi Japanese Name: モノクロブーハチ Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Bee Released: September 2006 Original Japanese: WWW PDF Such a huge impact! This new series is characterized by a unique design: a pattern of multiple Monokuro Boos has been mixed with a simple pattern of Monokuro Boo faces. Note how cool the items with the face patterns are!! Monokuro Boo is lined up so smoothly. It'd be so fun if we could all line up like this ♪ We'd probably have enough after awhile though, no? There are also Monokuro Boo that face to the side, you know. インパクト大！のモノクロブーがいっぱい柄＆シンプルなモノクロブーのフェイス柄がミックスされたデザインが特徴の新シリーズです！　フェイス柄をいかしたアイテムにも注目！！ ずらずら並んだモノクロブー。みんなで並んでなんだか楽しそう♪あきちゃったのかな？横向きのモノクロブーもいるよ。 Monokuro Boo Kirakira Japanese Name: モノクロブーキラキラ Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Sparkle Released: October 2006 Original Japanese: WWW PDF We now have new Monokuro Boo plushies and miscellaneous goods! OK as a gift, these goods have a simple design with Monokuro Boo charm. モノクロブーのぬぐるみ＆生活雑貨の新商品ができました！ギフトとしてもOKなシンプルなデザインがモノクロブーの魅力です。 Monokuro Boo Oukan Japanese Name: モノクロブー王冠 Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Crown Released: November 2006 Original Japanese: WWW PDF This is the launch of a new theme! This theme is about the sparkling, brilliant addition of gold color and a crown motif. In true Monokuro Boo fashion, the design is simple, and yet still fashionable. ゴールドカラー＆王冠モチーフが加わったキラキラ華やかな新テーマ登場！！モノクロブーらしいシンプルだけどちょっとおしゃれなデザインに注目です。 Monokuro Boo "Border & Stripe" Japanese Name: モノクロブー「ボーダー＆ストライプ」 Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink "Border & Stripe" Released: March 2007 Original Japanese: WWW PDF A new design from Monokuro Boo. The theme is a more mature borders and stripes! With a refreshing blue added, you slowly won't be able to divert your eyes! モノクロブーの新デザイン。テーマは大人気の「ボーダー＆ストライプ」！さわやかなブルーも加わってますます目がなせません！ Monokuro Boo Marine Taste Japanese Name: モノクロブーマリンテイスト Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Marine Taste Released: May 2007 Original Japanese: WWW PDF New stylish maritime series＊ Monokuro Boo looks fresh in navy stripes! マリンテイストのおしゃれなシリーズが登場＊モノクロブーにネイビーの差し色が新鮮だよ！ Monokuro Boo Hana to Clover Japanese Name: モノクロブー花とクローバー Literal Translation: Monochromatic Oink Flowers and Clovers Released: August 2007 Original Japanese: WWW PDF From Monokuro Boo, we present this stylish, cute “Flower and Clover” design! Pink flowers and green clovers make Monokuro Boo look sharp! モノクロブーから、おしゃれでかわいい「花とクローバー」デザインが登場！ピンクの花とグリーンのクローバーはモノクロブーにぴったりです！ Baby Boo Japanese Name: ベビーブー Literal Translation: Baby Oink Released: September 2007 Original Japanese: WWW PDF These are little bodies wrapped up in 7 vibrant colors. These colorful pigs are characters called “Baby Boo”. Are you happy? So happy with you. These are messages we want to convey through Baby Boo. The strawberry sweet-colored twirling bug is our special friend1＊ 7色のラッキカラーに身をつつんだ。カラフルなブタのキャラクター「ベビーブー」。あなたには幸せ？あなたといるととっても楽しい。など、ベビーブーは私たちにメセージをくれているみたい。イチゴみたいなスウィートカラーのてんとう虫がお友達だよ＊ 1 Berry 2 Peach 3 Orange 4 Lemon 5 Mint 6 Soda 7 Grape Monokuro Boo Ribbon ya Present Japanese Name: モノクロブーリボンやプレゼント Literal Translation: Monokuro Boo Ribbon and Presents Released: November 2007 Original Japanese: WWW PDF Monokuro Boo celebrates 3 years♪ With a heartfelt “thank you,” we present a cute new series with a ribbon and presents pattern. モノクロブーが3周年を迎えます♪「ありがとう」の気持ちをこめた、リボンやプレゼント柄がキュートな新シリーズです。 ♪ X Monokuro Boo Japanese Name: ♪Xモノクロブー Literal Translation: ♪ X Monokuro Boo Released: April 2008 Original Japanese: WWW PDF ♪X MONOKURO BOO, a new series of Monokuro Boo. It's simple yet stylish, cute yet cool! This design features Monokuro Boo and musical notes♪ モノクロブーの新シリーズは「♪Xモノクロブー」シンプルだけどおしゃれ、かわいいだけれどクール！モノクロブーならではの音符デザインに注目だよ♪ Translation Notes They use the o (お) honorific in front of friend (友達, tomodachi), so I will refer to this friend as being of importance.