Translation of Japanese word "ソファ" to English
ソファ
ソファ
[sofa]
IPA: /sofa/
Meaning
NounA raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.
How to use
ソファ (sofa) — 'sofa / couch' (loanword). ソファに座る — sit on the sofa.
🇬🇧 English
sofa
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ソファ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ソファ
Romaji Transcription: sofa
Example Sentences
ソファに座ってください。
ソファ に すわって ください。
Please sit on the sofa.
ソファはとても快適です。
ソファ は とて も かいちつ です。
The sofa is very comfortable.
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What does the Japanese word "ソファ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ソファ" means "sofa" in English.
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The word "ソファ" is read as "ソファ" (sofa). 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 furniture for sitting or lying on.".
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