Translation of Japanese word "ゲーム" to English
ゲーム
ゲーム
[geemu]
IPA: /ɡeːmu/
Meaning
NounA playful or competitive activity. A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
How to use
ゲーム (geemu) — 'game' (from English). ゲームをする — play a game. ビデオゲーム — video game. ゲーム機 (geemuki) — game console.
🇬🇧 English
game
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ゲーム
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゲーム
Romaji Transcription: geemu
Example Sentences
彼はゲームをよくします。
かれはげーむをよくします。
He plays games well.
彼女はゲームを買いました。
かのじょはげーむをかいたしました。
She bought a game.
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Common phrases
- ゲームをする— to play a game
- ゲーム機— game console
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Frequency rank: #172 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ゲーム" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ゲーム" means "game" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ゲーム"?▼
The word "ゲーム" is read as "ゲーム" (geemu). 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: "Refers to things to be played, such as computer games or board games.".
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