Translation of Japanese word "例えば" to English
例えば
たとえば
[tatoeba]
IPA: /tatoeba/
Meaning
PrepositionAs an example.
How to use
例えば (tatoeba) — 'for example'. 例えば、〜 — For example, ~. 〜などの例 — examples such as ~. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
for example
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 例えば
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たとえば
Romaji Transcription: tatoeba
Example Sentences
例えば、東京は日本の首都です。
たとえば とうきょうは にっぽんの しゅとです。
For example, Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
例えば、彼は英語を話すことができます。
たとえば かれは えいごを はなす ことが できます。
For example, he can speak English.
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Common phrases
- 例えば〜— For example, ~
- 例えば、東京は日本の首都です。— For example, Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
Frequency rank: #249 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "例えば" mean?▼
The Japanese word "例えば" means "for example" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "例えば"?▼
The word "例えば" is read as "たとえば" (tatoeba). 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: "例えば、東京は日本の首都です。".
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