Genji/Quotes

Voice Lines

Availability	Quote	Audio	Background
Default	The Dragon and I are one!
75 / 40	なめるな！ Romanization: Nameru na! Translation: Don't mess with me! Language: Japanese
	Measure twice, cut once.
	You are only human.
	You seem nice, I hate to kill you.

Interactions

Hero	Quote	Audio	Background
Chen	Genji: You are a strange one... but I sense we are more alike than we are different. Chen: Come, let us fight for home, for family, and for honor!
	Chen: Are you ready for a little... pandamonium? Genji: You... you're a panda. (to another Hero) He's a panda.		This is most likely a reference to a scene in Kung Fu Panda where Tai Lung reacts to Po claiming to be the Dragon Warrior by saying the same quote.
Hanzo	Genji: It's been a while, brother. Hanzo: My brother is dead. I killed him with my own hands.		Upon the death of his father, the clan elders instructed Hanzo to straighten out his wayward younger brother, Genji, so that he, too, might help rule the Shimada empire. When his brother refused, Hanzo was forced to kill him. Unbeknownst to Hanzo, however, Genji narrowly survived the attempt with the help of Overwatch. This act broke Hanzo's heart and drove him to reject his father's legacy, ultimately leading him to abandon the clan and all that he had worked so hard to attain.
	Genji: 久しぶりだな、兄貴。 Romanization: Hisashiburida na, aniki. Translation: It's been a while, brother. Language: Japanese Hanzo: My brother is dead. I killed him with my own hands.
	Hanzo: Think you can do better than me? Genji: We shall see, brother.
Kharazim	Genji: Balance and harmony resonate around you. I am pleased to fight with such an ally. Kharazim: This realm has need of warriors like us.
	Kharazim: Are you prepared to bring balance to this realm? Genji: You remind me of my master. Though... you have a much better beard.		Genji's master is an omnic monk known as Zenyatta who bears resemblance to Kharazim. They share similar color palettes and like Kharazim, Zenyatta wears a large necklace styled after Buddhist monk prayer beads.
Murky	Genji: You... are a fish. Murky: <Response indicating he is excited and ready to fight>
	Murky: <Playfully questioning to the person next to him> Genji: I can never eat sushi again.
Overwatch hero	Genji: It seems we fight together again. Hero <hero dependent>		Genji was a member of Overwatch before it disbanded.
	Hero <hero dependent> Genji: Our paths cross for now. As to the future, we shall see.		Roughly five years after Overwatch's disbandment, Overwatch member Winston issued a recall to all former agents, with the intention of re-establishing the organization.
Samuro	Genji: Your style is... interesting. I am eager to see it in action. Samuro: I look forward to fighting beside you.
	Samuro: It is fortunate our paths cross today. I look forward to this battle. Genji: As do I, ah, green... blademaster... dude.
Tracer	Genji: Revenge takes only the one who seeks it. Tracer: (laughs) You. You're such a joker!
	Tracer: Genji! Ready for some sparring practice? Genji: Of course. You are the only one I have trouble keeping up with.
Undead hero	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: You are not the only one who has faced death.
Zarya	Genji: You still do not trust me, do you? Zarya: I have destroyed more of your kind than I can count.
	Zarya: Never trust an omnic. Genji: Do not let anger blind you. In my heart, I am as human as you are.
Zeratul with Ronin skin	Genji: That armor looks... strangely familiar. I hope you know how to fight in it. Ronin Zeratul: I am prepared for all eventualities.
	Ronin Zeratul: Are you ready for the battle ahead? Genji: I have... many questions about your armor when this fight is over.
Gibberish-speaking Hero	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Whatever you said, I'm sure it was... enlightening.
Generic	Genji: Are you prepared? Hero: <hero dependent>
	Genji: Are you ready to put your skill to the test? Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Hah, I am ready.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: My mind is clear, and my blade is ready.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji:I am prepared. I wonder if our enemies can say the same.
Generic (Positive)	Genji: I am fortunate to count you as an ally. Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: It is an honor.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: In this place of constant change, one must stay true to oneself.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Well, this is unexpected.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Well spoken.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: (laughs) よし。 Romanization: Yoshi. Translation: Okay. Language: Japanese
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji:  look forward to it.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: The calm before the storm. It will not last for long.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: This will be a quick fight. A pity.
Generic (Negative)	Genji: (scoffs) You. Hero: <hero dependent>
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Empty your mind. Focus on the task at hand.		Genji will sometimes say this during the set-up phase of a match in Overwatch.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: うるせぇー！ Romanization: Urusee! Translation: Shut up! Language: Japanese
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: Do you doubt my skill? That would be unwise.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: There was a time when I would have judged you on your appearance. No longer.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: I have come to peace with who I am. Perhaps one day, you can say the same.
	Hero: <hero dependent> Genji: (scoffs) I'm not impressed.

Eliminations

Hero	Quote	Audio	Background
vs. Diablo	Stay away from Hanamura, demon.
vs. Hanzo	I am victorious this time, brother!
vs. Orc hero	You are the strangest looking oni I've ever seen.
vs. weird hero	And I thought a ninja fights monsters only in myth and legend.
vs. Overwatch hero	Honor the fallen.
vs. Pandaren hero	Talking pandas... Feels like I'm the bad guy this time.
vs. Robot hero	Forgive me, master. I have struck down one of your kind.
vs. Samuro	何だ、そのチャンバラは？ Romanization: Nanda, sono chanbara wa? Translation: What kind of sword fighting is that? Language: Japanese
vs. Stealth hero	You'll need more practice to evade me.
vs. Sword-using hero	I will not be cut down again.
vs. Undead hero	You are now truly dead. I think. It's... hard to tell in this place.
vs. Zeratul with Ronin skin	勝負あり！ Romanization: Shōbuari! Translation: Match point! Language: Japanese
vs. hero with kill streak	When you deal death, you invite it upon yourself.
	Unfortunate for you.
Generic	That's what I can do.
	Know yourself in the face of death.
	I was hoping for a challenge.
	阿呆が。 Romanization: Ahoga. Translation: Idiot! Language: Japanese
	まだまだぁ！ Romanization: Mada mada! Translation: Not yet! Language: Japanese
	Think upon your actions.
	鎌鼬（かまいたち）！ Romanization: Kamaitachi (kamai-tachi)! Translation: Cut like the gale! Language: Japanese
	We will fight again!

Click-quotes

Quotes marked "Click-Quotes" are triggered when the player repeatedly clicks on the hero with the Left mouse button.

Quote	Audio	Background
Yes?
よぉ。 Romanization: Yoh. Translation: Hello. Language: Japanese
When I used to play in the arcade, I thought that double jumping was so unrealistic. How young and foolish I was.		Genji frequented an arcade not far from Shimada Castle in Hanamura, his childhood home. The part about double jumping is a reference to Genji's passive ability in Overwatch, which lets him climb walls and double jump.
This body is not a weapon. It's a high-tech prosthesis. That's the best description I can think of.		This is a reference to Iron Man 2 in which Tony Stark describes the Iron man suit as a high tech prosthesis.
Overwatch saved my life. I was a man barely alive, but they were able to rebuild me. They... had the technology.		A reference to the opening narration of Six Million Dollar Man.
My favorite animal? Hmm. I'd say... a gray fox.		A reference to Gray Fox from the Metal Gear games.
I used to confront people in conversation. But these days, I tend to deflect.
Even after years of training, I have yet to unlock my real ultimate power.		This is likely a reference to "The Official Ninja Webpage: Real Ultimate Power", a satire website which is written from the perspective of an adolescent paying tribute to Ninjas.
I am seldom mentioned in patch notes. Most of my fixes are ninja'd in.
In hindsight, I should have listened when Hanzo said he had the high ground.		A reference to Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith.
My father once told me a story of two dragons who were grounded for a week because they stayed out past curfew. <Sighs> Very subtle.
People keep calling me "Mr. Robotto." I'm not even a robot!		"Mr. Roboto" is a song by Styx. Despite his appearance, large portions of Genji's body are still in tact, making him a cyborg and not a robot. Some characters in Overwatch even make this mistake, thinking that Genji has become an Omnic after his recovery.
After leaving Overwatch, I wandered the world for many years. Because I'm a wanderer. Yes, a wanderer.		Possibly a reference to "The Wanderer", a song by Dion DiMucci. Some of the lyrics include " 'Cause I'm the wanderer / yeah the wanderer."
As a cyborg ninja, my body... is always ready.		This is a reference to a quote made by Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aime during the company's demonstration of Wii Fit. Before stepping onto the balance board, Reggie said: "My body... My body is ready". It has since become a famous internet saying.
替え玉! Romanization: Kaedama! Language: Japanese		"Kaedama!" is ordered in ramen shops when asking for more noodles.

Commands

Command	Quote		Audio	Background
Move	I am the sword in the shadows.
	Very well.
	My blade never dulls.
	よし！ Romanization: Yoshi! Translation: Okay! Language: Japanese
	The battle continues.
	行くぞ! Romanization: Ikuzo! Translation: Let's go! Language: Japanese
	On the move.
	My soul seeks balance.
	I know my purpose.
	This is my path.
Attack	My aim is unerring.
	Let's finish this quickly.
	覚悟！ Romanization: Kakugo! Translation: Ready! Language: Japanese
	終わりにしてやる。 Romanization: Owari ni shiteyaru. Translation: I'll finish this. Language: Japanese
	Show me what you can do.
	You are outmatched.
	I move to strike!
Not Enough Mana	My power is drained.
	My mana is low.
	I need more mana.

Pings

Ping	Quote		Audio	Background
Assist	Ally	An ally needs our help.
	Self	I require assistance.
		I need help!
Defend	Okay, defend this spot!
	Structure	Set up here.
		Defend this structure.
	Fort	Do not allow this fort to fall.
	Core	Our core is under attack!
	Watchtower	Hold this watchtower.
	Ally	Defend the objective!
		Our defense is required.
Danger	Be careful! Danger is near.
	Stay alert. Something is wrong.
On My Way	On my way!
	I'm with you.
Attack	Press the attack!
	Push forward!
	Watchtower	Let us claim this watchtower.
	Mercenaries	Perhaps these mercenaries will join us.
	Fort	Take down this fort.
	Core	Strike the core!
Destroy	Structure	Bring down this structure.
		This structure will fall.
	Enemy	Eliminate the target.
		Strike this one down.
Enemy	This hero must be dealt with.
	Missing	An unseen enemy is near.
		I sense the presence of the enemy.
Retreat	Get out of there! Move!
	にげろ！ Run! Romanization: Nigero! Run! Translation: Run away! Run! Language: Japanese
Objective	Capture	Attack the objective!
		We must capture this now!
	Collect	We should collect these.
		Gather as many as you can.
	Transport	Push the payload!
		Time to move.
	Turn In	Let's turn these in.
		It's time to hand these over.

Collection

Quotes in this section trigger when the player is in the Collection tab.

Use	Quote		Audio	Background
Viewed in shop	Locked	A steady blade balances the soul.
	Owned	身を捨てても、名利は捨てず。 Romanization: Mi o sutete mo, myōri wa sutezu. Translation: You can abandon your body, but never let go of your honor. Language: Japanese
Waiting	Locked	臨・兵・闘・者・皆・陣・列・在・前 (りん・びょう・とう・しゃ・かい・じん・れつ・ざい・ぜん) Romanization: Rin・Byō・Tō・Sha・Kai・Jin・Retsu・Zai・Zen Translation: (not available) Language: Japanese		He's reciting the Kuji-in or the Nine Symbolic Cuts. Famous phrase spoken by ninja to concentrate. Genji will occasionally speak this same line during the set up phase of an Overwatch match. No English translation.
		My blade is ready to be unleashed!
	Owned	俺にはまだやることがある。 Romanization: Oreniha mada yaru koto ga aru. Translation: I still have many things to do. Language: Japanese
		Even here, I feel an outcast.
Purchased	竜は我になる! Romanization: Ryū wa ga ni naru! Translation: The dragon becomes me! Language: Japanese

Miscellaneous

Use	Quote	Audio	Background
Lock-in	いざ、尋常（じんじょう）に勝負！ Romanization: Iza, jinjō (jinji ~you) ni shōbu! Translation: Let's fight fairly! Language: Japanese
Try Mode	追いつけるかな? Romanization: Oitsukeru ka na? Translation: Can you catch up to me? Language: Japanese
	There is always more to learn.
Celebrating (Successfully capturing a merc camp or objective)	A well-earned victory!
	見事! Romanization: Migoto! Translation: Great job! Language: Japanese
Complimenting a Kill	A worthy strike.
	やるな！ Romanization: Yaru na! Translation: Well done! Language: Japanese
	Impressive!
Near Low-Health Ally	You need healing.
	Find a healing fountain, quickly.
Healed	I am healed.
	I am restored.
	Thank you for the healing.
Hearthing	Fall back.
	We must retreat.
Respawn	I return to the fight.
	My task is not complete.
	戦いは終わらん。 Romanization: Tatakai wa owaran. Translation: The battle continues. Language: Japanese
	Let us hope for a different outcome.
	我が魂は まだ燃えておる。 Romanization: Waga tamashī wa mada moete oru. Translation: My soul still burns. Language: Japanese
Resurrected	I will not waste this chance.
	もう一戦願おう！ Romanization: Mō issen negaō. Translation: I return to the fight! Language: Japanese
Taunting	I cannot be stopped.
	My skill speaks for itself.
	よし、いつでも来い. Romanization: Yoshi, itsu demo koi. Translation: Bring it on! Language: Japanese
Talent chosen	My skills improve.
	I will make use of this.
	Just my style.
	My spirit grows strong.
	My true potential is unleashed!
Worth It (Getting a kill after getting killed)	My work here is done.
	In balance, find peace.
Comeback	There is no time to dwell on the past. Now, we fight!
Team wiped	くそ！ Romanization: Kuso! Translation: Shit! Language: Japanese

Abilities

Ability	Quote		Audio	Background
Deflect	Come on.
	Try me!
	はじめ! Romanization: Hajime! Translation: Begin! Language: Japanese
	上等だ。  Romanization: Jōtōda. Translation: I am ready Language: Japanese
	その程度か！ Romanization: Sono teido ka! Translation: Come on! Language: Japanese
	damage deflected	(deflecting)
		セイ！ Romanization: Sei! Language: Japanese
		もっとだ！ Romanization: Mottoda! Translation: Again! Language: Japanese
		Again!
Swift Strike	getting a kill	水のように流れ。 Romanization: Mizu no yō ni nagare. Translation: Flow like water. Language: Japanese
		Like cutting through silk.
		Swift as the wind.
		俺は風だ！ Romanization: Ore wa kazeda! Translation: I am the wind! Language: Japanese
		電光石火（でんこうせっか）！ Romanization: Denkōsekka (den kō sekka)! Translation: Swift strike! Language: Japanese
Dragonblade	The dragon becomes me.
	used by enemy Genji	龍神の剣をくらえ！ Romanization: Ryūjin no ken o kurae! Translation: Take the blade of the dragon god! Language: Japanese
X-Strike	I strike with the blade of the dragon!
	used by enemy Genji	龍撃剣！ Romanization: Ryū gekken! Translation: Dragonstrike! Language: Japanese

Announcer

Event	Quote		Audio	Background
Start of a Match	Players spawning	Prepare for battle.
	Players spawning (playing as the same hero)	Hmm. That ninja looks familiar.
		Another green cyborg ninja dude? And here I thought I was one of a kind.
		So I am in this battle as well. よし！("Okay!") Romanization: So I am in this battle as well. Yoshi! Translation: So I am in this battle as well. Okay! Language: Japanese
	Countdown	The battle starts in...
		Ten seconds.
		五。 Romanization: Go. Translation: Five. Language: Japanese
		四。 Romanization: Yon. Translation: Four. Language: Japanese
		三。 Romanization: San. Translation: Three. Language: Japanese
		二。 Romanization: Ni. Translation: Two. Language: Japanese
		一。 Romanization: Ichi. Translation: One. Language: Japanese
	Battle begins	Let the battle begin.
		Now we fight!
		The battle begins! はじめ! Romanization: The battle begins! Hajime! Translation: The battle begins! Begin! Language: Japanese
Talents Unlocked	Choose a talent.
	Select a talent.
	Pick a talent.
Player Abandons	A hero has left the battle.
	A hero has quit the battlefield.
Player Rejoins	A hero has rejoined the battle.
	A hero has returned to the fight.
Player Kills	Hero slain.
	Impressive!
	Well done.
	Like cutting through silk.
	A worthy strike!
	Double kill	Double kill.
	Triple kill	Triple kill.
	Quadruple kill	Quad kill.
	Mega kill	Mega kill!
	First blood	First blood.
Player Deaths	You have been slain.
	You have been cut down.
	Regrettable.
	Know yourself in the face of death.
	Death on a killing spree	Your killing spree has ended.
	Ally death on a killing spree	An ally's killing spree has ended.
Enemy Team Wiped	Enemy team eliminated.
Killing Spree	Tier 1 (5 takedowns)	Killing spree.
	Tier 2 (10 takedowns)	Mayhem.
	Tier 3 (15 takedowns)	Untouchable!
	Tier 4 (20 takedowns)	Hero of the storm!
Enemy Fort destroyed	Fort destroyed.
	Their edifices will turn to dust before you.
	You have destroyed a fort.
	やるな！ Fort eliminated. Romanization: Yaru na! Fort eliminated! Translation: Well done! Fort eliminated. Language: Japanese
	Your enemy has lost a fort.
Enemy Keep destroyed	You have brought down a keep.
	Keep destroyed.
	見事! Enemy keep eliminated. Romanization: Migoto! Enemy keep eliminated. Translation: Good job! Enemy keep eliminated. Language: Japanese
Own Fort lost	The enemy has destroyed your fort.
	やられたか。You have lost a fort. Romanization: Yara reta ka. You have lost a fort. Translation: Unfortunate. You have lost a fort. Language: Japanese
	Your fort has been destroyed.
	A fort has been taken down.
	Your fort has been shattered.
Own Keep lost	くそ！ You lost a keep. Romanization: Kuso! You lost a keep. Translation: Damn! You lost a keep. Language: Japanese
	Your keep has been destroyed.
	The enemy has destroyed a keep.
Core is under attack	Your core is under attack!
	Your core is under attack!
	The enemy strikes at your core!
Victory	Victory!
	You have won the battle!
	勝負あり！ You win! Romanization: Shōbuari! You win! Translation: We have a winner! You win! Language: Japanese			Shouted by judges at the end of kendo matches.
Defeat	Defeat.
	Learn from this loss.
	残念。 Romanization: Zan'nen. Translation: How unfortunate. Language: Japanese