anyone know what "Impreza" means in japan

burr101 · 05-12-2000, 03:19 PM

today i started thinking what the heck does that name mean? anyone have a clue?

Shaun

Rally Man · 05-12-2000, 03:27 PM

You got waaaaayyyyyy too much free time on your hands.

Mel 22B · 05-12-2000, 03:40 PM

I can't believe that I thought it meant something great.
Impreza in English is 'you have way too much time on your hands'. I would have never guessed.

(if I didn't say it someone else would have)

-Mel

subapooh · 05-12-2000, 03:57 PM

hahha...Mel drop a little bit of wisearse humor yet again!

Shik · 05-12-2000, 04:03 PM

According to Subaru, "Impreza" means "To make your mark" The Impreza was the car that was going to "Make Subaru's mark" in the mainstream automotive world instead of being known as the company that was about as far away from the mainstream as one could get at the time.

SubePwr · 05-12-2000, 04:24 PM

My wife who has been Japanese all her life

say that there is no meaning for Impreza.

Jim

Tyrmeltr · 05-12-2000, 05:06 PM

It's a latin word, translation is "enterprise". Imprezza in Italian, means the same i.e. a business enterprise. Considering how they go warp speed - the Star Trek NCC-1701 Enterprise comes to mind.

YellowR592 · 05-14-2000, 12:46 AM

You shouldn't really expect Japanese product's names to have Japanese names, because in Japan most of the product's names are in english, latin whatever thats not Japanese. Well except for like company names like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Fuji, and stuff.

hidek · 05-14-2000, 03:06 PM

According to a Japanese version Impreza booklet from Subaru, "Impreza" is a coined word. The origin of the word Impreza is an English word impresa, which means a crest and/or a maxim. (However, I tried several English-English and English-Japanese dictionaries to look up this word, "impresa" I couldn't find it... uhmmm...). Moreover, and same time, Subaru wanted to add a new "impression" of youth, nimble, and sporty image to their traditional technology base of "boxer engine" and "4WD" for a new era. Therefore, name "Impreza" that is coined from impresa and impression was given to our cars.
Did this help you?? Hopefully my translation works OK for you.

Bahumut · 05-14-2000, 08:12 PM

I thought the SOJ took IMPREZA from the spelling, IMPREZZA. If you can find out what that word means, than you got it.

Tyrmeltr · 05-14-2000, 09:05 PM

Impreza is latin. ImpreZZa as stated above,is Italian for "enterprise"

Hucker · 05-14-2000, 11:04 PM

Impreza - To make an impression?, a lasting impression. Sounds kinda right to me..

John2.5RS · 05-14-2000, 11:29 PM

I thought it had to do with how impressive it is.

05-15-2000, 07:29 AM

Ok, to continue on this theme, who can tell me what "Subaru" means? Winner gets to wash my car!

(BTW, I already know...)

J. Kent

Porter · 05-15-2000, 09:49 AM

"Subaru" is the Japanese word for the constellation Pleiades. Notice the constellation logo. Nifty, eh?

Kalins1 · 05-15-2000, 09:57 AM

Impreza is the name for one of the stars in the Subaru Constellation if I remember correctly.

05-15-2000, 10:57 AM

Porter, you sure?

I was reading a (brief) history of Fuji Heavy Industries. The article mentioned that when FHI split up to cover different markets (i.e. auto engines, air planes, etc...), the automotive faction was called "Subaru" which means "unite."

This is all according to a "glossy" that Subaru put out in conjuction with Road & Track (or maybe Car & Driver?).

I'll double check though.

...my car still needs a good washing!

J. Kent

STi066 · 05-15-2000, 10:59 AM

Impreza means......umm... "The best Rally machine" !!!haaaa,right?!

Porter · 05-15-2000, 11:18 AM

Jonathan-

I think you are correct, "subaru" used conversationally does mean "unite," I believe that is why the constellation is called Subaru. Seven major stars (actually between 400 and 500 total) united in one cluster. The name is rather clever.

The star badge on the grille is a picture of the Pleiades, it cannot be mistaken.

Tyrmeltr · 05-15-2000, 11:22 AM

The Pleiades constellatuion is alos more commonly known as Taurus.

pleiades · 01-19-2001, 08:38 AM

ttt

Swivel1000 · 01-19-2001, 09:10 AM

ttt one last time

grimlock · 01-19-2001, 09:23 AM

Actually, the constellation Pleiades is IN the constellation Taurus, but is considered separate. The funny thing is that a person with very good eyesight can see seven stars instead of six, so the six stars badge is technically a little off.

And the star from the constellation that got used as a car name was Alcyone, for the SVX.

Ross N.

Mel 22B · 01-19-2001, 10:01 AM

Man, where did you guys find this thread??
You had to get one with a "wise ass" comment from me.

I am much nicer than I was wayyyyyy back in....um...May.

-Mel

subaruwrx · 01-19-2001, 10:09 AM

If i remember correctly, Alcyone is the brightest star of the constalation... And the reason for six stars, is that it looks like 5 small stars and one big one... And 6 matches the 6 "brothers" of FHI.
--Adam

05-12-2000, 03:19 PM	#1
burr101 Scooby Specialist Member#: 907 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Harrisville, RI Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Silver	anyone know what "Impreza" means in japan today i started thinking what the heck does that name mean? anyone have a clue? Shaun

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05-12-2000, 03:27 PM	#2
Rally Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 1181 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Moreno Valley, California	You got waaaaayyyyyy too much free time on your hands.

05-12-2000, 03:40 PM	#3
Mel 22B Scooby Specialist Member#: 621 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: N. Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver with Black Tires	I can't believe that I thought it meant something great. Impreza in English is 'you have way too much time on your hands'. I would have never guessed. (if I didn't say it someone else would have) -Mel

05-12-2000, 03:57 PM	#4
subapooh Scooby Specialist Member#: 892 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: n. dallas	hahha...Mel drop a little bit of wisearse humor yet again!

05-12-2000, 04:03 PM	#5
Shik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 132 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central PA Vehicle: 1997 LGT Wagon 5spd '06 LGT 5spd Ltd Sdn	According to Subaru, "Impreza" means "To make your mark" The Impreza was the car that was going to "Make Subaru's mark" in the mainstream automotive world instead of being known as the company that was about as far away from the mainstream as one could get at the time.

05-12-2000, 04:24 PM	#6
SubePwr Scooby Newbie Member#: 140 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Seoul South Korea Vehicle: 1999 RS 2.5 Blue	My wife who has been Japanese all her life say that there is no meaning for Impreza. Jim

05-12-2000, 05:06 PM	#7
Tyrmeltr Scooby Newbie Member#: 667 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza Turbo Rally Blue Pearl	It's a latin word, translation is "enterprise". Imprezza in Italian, means the same i.e. a business enterprise. Considering how they go warp speed - the Star Trek NCC-1701 Enterprise comes to mind.

05-14-2000, 12:46 AM	#8
YellowR592 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1329 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Lynnwood WA, USA Vehicle: 2000 Integra Type R yellow	You shouldn't really expect Japanese product's names to have Japanese names, because in Japan most of the product's names are in english, latin whatever thats not Japanese. Well except for like company names like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Fuji, and stuff.

05-14-2000, 03:06 PM	#9
hidek Scooby Newbie Member#: 784 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver	According to a Japanese version Impreza booklet from Subaru, "Impreza" is a coined word. The origin of the word Impreza is an English word impresa, which means a crest and/or a maxim. (However, I tried several English-English and English-Japanese dictionaries to look up this word, "impresa" I couldn't find it... uhmmm...). Moreover, and same time, Subaru wanted to add a new "impression" of youth, nimble, and sporty image to their traditional technology base of "boxer engine" and "4WD" for a new era. Therefore, name "Impreza" that is coined from impresa and impression was given to our cars. Did this help you?? Hopefully my translation works OK for you.

05-14-2000, 08:12 PM	#10
Bahumut Scooby Newbie Member#: 460 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Wagon Brilliant Red/Slade	I thought the SOJ took IMPREZA from the spelling, IMPREZZA. If you can find out what that word means, than you got it.

05-14-2000, 09:05 PM	#11
Tyrmeltr Scooby Newbie Member#: 667 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza Turbo Rally Blue Pearl	Impreza is latin. ImpreZZa as stated above,is Italian for "enterprise"

05-14-2000, 11:04 PM	#12
Hucker Scooby Specialist Member#: 1272 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada	Impreza - To make an impression?, a lasting impression. Sounds kinda right to me..

05-14-2000, 11:29 PM	#13
John2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1140 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 98 2.5RS EVO MR grey / CFC #003	I thought it had to do with how impressive it is.

05-15-2000, 07:29 AM	#14
Jonathan Kent Guest Member#:	Ok, to continue on this theme, who can tell me what "Subaru" means? Winner gets to wash my car! (BTW, I already know...) J. Kent

05-15-2000, 09:49 AM	#15
Porter NASIOC Supporter Member#: 486 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Roanoke, VA Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT bug spattered	"Subaru" is the Japanese word for the constellation Pleiades. Notice the constellation logo. Nifty, eh?

05-15-2000, 09:57 AM	#16
Kalins1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 484 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ohio, USA Vehicle: 2001 OBS SRP	Impreza is the name for one of the stars in the Subaru Constellation if I remember correctly.

05-15-2000, 10:57 AM	#17
Jonathan Kent Guest Member#:	Porter, you sure? I was reading a (brief) history of Fuji Heavy Industries. The article mentioned that when FHI split up to cover different markets (i.e. auto engines, air planes, etc...), the automotive faction was called "Subaru" which means "unite." This is all according to a "glossy" that Subaru put out in conjuction with Road & Track (or maybe Car & Driver?). I'll double check though. ...my car still needs a good washing! J. Kent

05-15-2000, 10:59 AM	#18
STi066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1255 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Lynnwood, WA. USA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza 12B Rally Blue	Impreza means......umm... "The best Rally machine" !!!haaaa,right?!

05-15-2000, 11:18 AM	#19
Porter NASIOC Supporter Member#: 486 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Roanoke, VA Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT bug spattered	Jonathan- I think you are correct, "subaru" used conversationally does mean "unite," I believe that is why the constellation is called Subaru. Seven major stars (actually between 400 and 500 total) united in one cluster. The name is rather clever. The star badge on the grille is a picture of the Pleiades, it cannot be mistaken.

05-15-2000, 11:22 AM	#20
Tyrmeltr Scooby Newbie Member#: 667 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza Turbo Rally Blue Pearl	The Pleiades constellatuion is alos more commonly known as Taurus.

01-19-2001, 08:38 AM	#21
pleiades Scooby Specialist Member#: 2491 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: subarupartspro.com Vehicle: 06 Miata 05 LGT Wagon	ttt

01-19-2001, 09:10 AM	#22
Swivel1000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1168 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	ttt one last time

01-19-2001, 09:23 AM	#23
grimlock Scooby Specialist Member#: 2683 Join Date: Oct 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Gray	Actually, the constellation Pleiades is IN the constellation Taurus, but is considered separate. The funny thing is that a person with very good eyesight can see seven stars instead of six, so the six stars badge is technically a little off. And the star from the constellation that got used as a car name was Alcyone, for the SVX. Ross N.

01-19-2001, 10:01 AM	#24
Mel 22B Scooby Specialist Member#: 621 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: N. Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver with Black Tires	Man, where did you guys find this thread?? You had to get one with a "wise ass" comment from me. I am much nicer than I was wayyyyyy back in....um...May. -Mel

01-19-2001, 10:09 AM	#25
subaruwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 03 1996 Impreza Wa Soon to be a v3 STI	If i remember correctly, Alcyone is the brightest star of the constalation... And the reason for six stars, is that it looks like 5 small stars and one big one... And 6 matches the 6 "brothers" of FHI. --Adam