Translation of Japanese word "肩" to English
肩
かた
[kata]
IPA: /kata/
Meaning
NounThe part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and arm socket. The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.
How to use
肩 (kata) — 'shoulder'. 肩が凝る (kata ga koru) — have stiff shoulders. 肩書き (katagaki) — title / status. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
shoulder
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 肩
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かた
Romaji Transcription: kata
Example Sentences
肩をたたいてください。
かたをたたいてください。
Please pat your shoulder.
肩を痛めると、歩くのが難しい。
Having a sore shoulder makes it hard to walk.
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- 肩が凝る— to have stiff shoulders
- 肩をたたいてください。— Please pat your shoulder.
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Frequency rank: #702 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "肩" mean?▼
The Japanese word "肩" means "shoulder" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "肩"?▼
The word "肩" is read as "かた" (kata). 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: "肩をたたいてください。".
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