Translation of Japanese word "計画する" to English
計画する
けいかくする
[keikakusuru]
IPA: /keːkaku ɕuɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo design (a building, machine, etc.).
How to use
計画する (keikaku suru) — 'to plan'. 旅行を計画する — plan a trip. 計画を立てる (keikaku wo tateru) — make a plan. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to plan
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 計画する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けいかくする
Romaji Transcription: keikakusuru
Example Sentences
彼らは旅行の計画をしています。
かれら は りょこう の けいかく を して います。
They are planning a trip.
彼女は将来のことを計画する。
かのじょ は しょうらい の ことを けいかく する。
She plans for the future.
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Common phrases
- 計画を立てる— to make a plan
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Frequency rank: #359 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "計画する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "計画する" means "to plan" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "計画する"?▼
The word "計画する" is read as "けいかくする" (keikakusuru). 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: "彼らは旅行の計画をしています。".
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