Translation of Japanese word "イヤホン" to English
イヤホン
イヤホン
[iyahon]
IPA: /i.ja.hon/
Meaning
NounA pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.
How to use
イヤホン (iyahon) — 'earphones / earbuds'. ワイヤレスイヤホン — wireless earbuds. ヘッドホン — headphones. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
earphones
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: イヤホン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): イヤホン
Romaji Transcription: iyahon
Example Sentences
イヤホンを取り出してください。
イヤホンをとりでしてください。
Please take out the earphones.
イヤホンは壊れています。
イヤホンはこわれています。
The earphones are broken.
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Common phrases
- とてもイヤホン (totemo iyahon)— very earphones
Frequency rank: #826 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "イヤホン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "イヤホン" means "earphones" in English.
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The word "イヤホン" is read as "イヤホン" (iyahon). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "イヤホンを取り出してください。".
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