Notarikon (ノタリコン Notarikon?, Hebrew: נוטריקון) is a method of deriving a word, akin to the creation of an acronym, by using each of inital or final letters to stand for another word, forming a sentence or idea out of the words.
In Toaru Majutsu no Index, it is referred to as a quick Kabbalah reading method. It is a unique pronunciation method of only using the first alphabet, with the aim of turning it into a code and making it quicker to read.[1] Spells using Notarikon are called Quick Spells (高速詠唱 Kosoku Eishou?, Yen Press: high-speed incantations).[2]
Etymology[]
The word "notarikon" is borrowed from Greek language νοταρικόν, which in its turn was derived from the Latin word "notarius," meaning "shorthand writer."
Principles[]
The technique is used in Toaru Majutsu no Index specifically that of Index's Spell Intercept. Kamachi Kazuma's technique is to have a sentence he had written translated into English first and then using the first letters of each word for the "codes" used for her Spell Intercept. Below is the code used by Index for her Spell Intercept of Sherry Cromwell's golem, as shown in the original Japanese light novel:[1]
"M B F P A D C O G"
The accompanying meaning for it in the original Japanese text, as well as the romaji:
"「両足を平行に配置し重心を崩せ」" ("Ryōashi o Heikō ni Haichi Shi Jūshin o Kuzuse"?)
And the literal meaning of the above sentence:
"Place both legs parallel and destroy the center of gravity."
One can then conjecture the translated meaning of the codes used:
"Move Both Feet Parallel And Destroy Center of Gravity"
Chronology[]
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Toaru Majutsu no Index[]
Index Arc[]
- Main article: Index Arc
The first use of Notarikon seen in the series, was when Stiyl Magnus used it to summon Innocentius to attack Kamijou Touma at his dorm.[3]
Kazakiri Hyouka Arc[]
- Main article: Kazakiri Hyouka Arc
Index made use of Notarikon in her Spell Intercept to interfere with Sherry Cromwell's golem when it attacked her.[1]
Orsola Aquinas Rescue Arc[]
- Main article: Orsola Aquinas Rescue Arc
Index made use of Spell Intercept to hijack Angelene's coinbags during her and Touma's confrontation with Angelene and Lucia.[4]
Daihasei Festival Arc[]
- Main article: Daihasei Festival Arc (Index)
Stiyl Magnus used a notation to quickly disperse bystanders with a spell, when he and Kamijou Touma discovered the bloodied body of Himegami Aisa after Oriana Thomson attacked her.[5]
Acqua of the Back Arc[]
- Main article: Acqua of the Back Arc
Acqua of the Back made use of a Notarikon incantation for an attack in conjunction with his Divine Mother's Mercy, during his battle with Kanzaki Kaori and the Amakusas.[6][7][8]
British Royal Family Arc[]
- Main article: British Royal Family Arc
Guided by Index, Princess Villian made use of a Notarikon incantation to neutralize the Mokkerkalfe guarding the facility under Buckingham Palace.[2]
Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index[]
Coronzon Arc[]
- Main article: Coronzon Arc
The Female Knight made use of a Notarikon incantation during the battle with the reproduced Golden Dawn on the roads between London and Edinburgh.[9]
Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index[]
New Year's Arc[]
- Main article: New Year's Arc
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 06 Chapter 4 Part 4
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 6 Part 8
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 01 Chapter 1 Part 6
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 07 Chapter 3 Part 1
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 10 Chapter 6 Part 6
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 16 Chapter 3 Part 3
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 16 Chapter 4 Part 4
- ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index III Episode 09
- ↑ Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 21 Chapter 3 Part 16