Translation guide
Ebisu is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology, the god of fishermen, good fortune, and commerce. The name is also used for a popular brand of beer, a district in Tokyo, and other cultural references.
Referring to the Shinto god of fishermen, luck, and business prosperity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神).
The standard name for the deity. Often written as 恵比寿, but can also be seen as 恵比須 or 戎.
恵比寿様は商売繁盛の神様です。
Ebisu is the god of business prosperity.
An alternate kanji for the deity, often used in shrine names or traditional contexts.
Referring to the premium Japanese beer brand Yebisu (ヱビス).
The official brand name uses the historical kana ヱ (we) instead of エ (e), giving it a classic feel. Often written as Yebisu in English.
ヱビスビールはちょっと高級なビールです。
Yebisu beer is a bit of a premium beer.
Sometimes written with the standard kanji for the deity, but the brand officially uses ヱビス.
恵比寿ビールはサッポロのブランドです。
Ebisu beer is a brand of Sapporo.
Referring to the neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, known for its trendy atmosphere and the Yebisu Garden Place complex.
The name of the area, derived from the beer brand which was originally brewed there. It's a popular residential and commercial district.
恵比寿でおしゃれなカフェを見つけた。
I found a stylish cafe in Ebisu.
Referring to a person's name, though uncommon.
Can be a rare surname or given name. Usually read as Ebisu.
恵比寿さんという名前の人に会った。
I met someone named Ebisu.
The deity Ebisu can be written as 恵比寿, 恵比須, or 戎. 恵比寿 is the most common in modern contexts, while 戎 is often seen at shrines.
The beer brand officially uses the historical kana ヱ (we) in ヱビス, but it is pronounced the same as えびす. This spelling gives it a traditional, premium image.
I visited the Ebisu Shrine.