Releases

The two versions compared on this page are the following:

Region Title Release date Platform
Japan ドンキーコング
Donkey Kong
7/15/1983 Nintendo Famicom
USA Donkey Kong June 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System

Character and item names

All names are sourced from the U.S. and Japanese instruction manuals.

Japanese English
Name Rōmaji Translation Name
Characters
ドンキーコングDonkī KonguDonkey KongDonkey Kong
マリオMarioMarioMario
レディRediLadyPauline
Enemies
TaruBarrelBarrel
おじゃま虫OjamamushiOjamamushiFireball
ジャッキJakkiJackJack
Items
無敵のハンマーMuteki no HanmāInvincible HammerInvincible Hammer
パラソルParasoruParasolParasol
バッグBagguBagPurse
Notes
  • Fireball: The Smash Bros. Dojo translated Fireball's Japanese name as "Trouble Bug" (ojama = hindrance; mushi = bug). Ojamamushi also means "someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose."