Language in the Splatoon series
Inkling is the language in which Inklings in Splatoon communicate.
Appearance
Much of the Inkling language seems similar to the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets. Many letters also resemble Japanese characters.
Readable words
Some Inkling words are clearly readable as English or Japanese words.
Words around Inkopolis
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The studio where the Squid Sisters broadcasts are filmed has an "On Air" sign. |
Brands
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The Forge brand logo resembles the letters "Forリマ", which is similar to the brand's name in Japanese, フォーリマ (fōrima). |
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The Splash Mob brand logo resembles the letters "GiMN", which is similar to the brand's name in Japanese, ジモン (jimon). |
| File:Tentatek vector.png | The Tentatek brand logo resembles the letters "AROME", which is the brand's name in Japanese, アロメ (arome). |
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The Zink brand logo resembles the letters "IArOIC", which vaguely resembles the brand's name in Japanese, アイロニック (aironikku, i.e. "ironic"). |
Splatfest shirts
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"Cat"
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"Dog"
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"Water Slide"
Decoding
There have been many attempts at decoding the Inkling language but so far none have been successful, leading some to believe the language is just gibberish.
Others believe that, since Nintendo has made previous languages before, such as Hylian, it could be possible that Inkling can be translated.
Gallery
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An Inkling stands in front of a sign in the Inkling language
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The back of amiibo box found in Inkopolis Plaza using the out-of-bounds glitch
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Part one of glyphs of the Inkling language
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Part two of glyphs of the Inkling language
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Part three of glyphs of the Inklings language
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The front of Inkopolis Tower's Battle Lobby is labelled in Inkling, along with the brand on the speakers.
