Translation of Japanese word "タオル" to English
タオル
タオル
[taoru]
IPA: /tɑɔɾɯ/
Meaning
NounA cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.
How to use
タオル (taoru) — 'towel' (loanword). バスタオル — bath towel. タオルで拭く — dry/wipe with a towel. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
towel
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: タオル
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): タオル
Romaji Transcription: taoru
Example Sentences
タオルで体をふきます。
たおるでからだをふきます
I dry my body with a towel.
タオルを忘れてきてしまった。
たおるをわすれてきてしまった
I forgot to bring my towel.
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Common phrases
- とてもタオル (totemo taoru)— very towel
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Frequency rank: #624 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "タオル" mean?▼
The Japanese word "タオル" means "towel" in English.
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