This is the meaning of ‘Dattebayo’ that Naruto often says

The character Naruto Uzumaki has a characteristic in his dialogue, namely Dattebayo which is truly iconic.

Actually what is the meaning of Dattebayo this and why is it a characteristic of Naruto? Let’s look at the following.

1. This habit has been passed down from Kushina, Naruto, to Boruto

Naruto Uzumaki in Boruto. (Doc. Pierrot/boruto-naruto-next-generation)

Since childhood, Naruto Uzumaki has had the habit of adding words at the end of the sentences he utters, namely Dattebayo.

This is a unique habit that has been passed down from generation to generation in Kushina’s Uzumaki family.

According to Kushina, he grew faster so he was quick to speak and learn words.Dattebane” then it became a habit. While Boruto had a habit of saying “Dattebasa“

2. According to Kishimoto, he wanted to give Naruto a “childish” character Dattebayo

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Kishimoto originally designed the Naruto character as a childish and very cheerful character.

Because of that he thought of a typical word that Naruto often said, according to him the word “Dattebayo” is what he chose as Naruto’s characteristic.

3. Actually, this word also does not have a clear and precise meaning in Japanese

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If we dissect the language, Dattebayo In fact, it doesn’t have a clear meaning in Japanese either.

Da can be used as a casual form of Desutemporary tteba can be translated as “As I Said” or similar meaning, whereas yo is an affirmative word.

So that means it’s more or less possible “I Told You” or “As I Said”but the actual meaning of this word is not completely clear in Japanese.

Like the previous point, Kishimoto created this word only to emphasize Naruto’s childish characteristics.

4. While in dub English, Dattebayo So “Believe it” or “Believe”

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In version dub English, Dattebayo changed to “Believe!” but is that really what it means?

“Believe” is used in dub The official English version more or less describes the meaning of Dattebayo which in Japanese doesn’t have a clear meaning.

So we can consider this as the meaning and significance of Naruto Uzumaki’s typical words. What do you think?

First published June 2022, republished June 25, 2024.