Translation of Japanese word "虹" to English
虹
にじ
[niji]
IPA: /niʑi/
Meaning
NounA multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.
How to use
虹 (niji) — 'rainbow'. 虹が出る / 架かる — a rainbow appears/spans. 七色の虹 — seven-colored rainbow. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
rainbow
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 虹
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): にじ
Romaji Transcription: niji
Example Sentences
虹が見えた。
にじがみえた。
I saw a rainbow.
虹は美しい。
にじはうつくしい。
Rainbows are beautiful.
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- 虹が見えた。— I saw a rainbow.
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What does the Japanese word "虹" mean?▼
The Japanese word "虹" means "rainbow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "虹"?▼
The word "虹" is read as "にじ" (niji). 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: "虹が見えた。".
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