Translation of Japanese word "砂" to English
砂
すな
[suna]
IPA: /suna/
Meaning
NounRock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction. A specific grade, type, or composition of sand. A beach or other mass of sand.
How to use
砂 (suna) — 'sand'. 砂浜 (sunahama) — sandy beach. 砂漠 (sabaku) — desert. 砂時計 — hourglass. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
sand
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 砂
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): すな
Romaji Transcription: suna
Example Sentences
砂は細かいです。
すなはすばらしいです。
The sand is fine.
私たちは砂を足りました。
わたしたちはすなをたしなりました。
We walked on the sand.
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- 砂は細かいです。— The sand is fine.
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What does the Japanese word "砂" mean?▼
The Japanese word "砂" means "sand" in English.
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The word "砂" is read as "すな" (suna). 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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