isekai
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To transport (someone) into an alternative world, often by killing them.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “isekai” mean?
To transport (someone) into an alternative world, often by killing them.
Is “isekai” formal or informal?
isekai is generally slang.