Translation of Japanese word "カーテン" to English
カーテン
カーテン
[kaaten]
IPA: /kaːten/
Meaning
NounA piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
How to use
カーテン (kaaten) — 'curtain' (loanword). カーテンを開ける / 閉める — open/close the curtains.
🇬🇧 English
curtain
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: カーテン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): カーテン
Romaji Transcription: kaaten
Example Sentences
カーテンを閉めてください。
カーテン を とじて ください。
Please close the curtains.
カーテンはとても美しいです。
カーテン は とて も うつくしい です。
The curtains are very beautiful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "カーテン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "カーテン" means "curtain" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "カーテン"?▼
The word "カーテン" is read as "カーテン" (kaaten). 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: "A piece of fabric that hangs in a window.".
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