Translation of Japanese word "デパート" to English
デパート
デパート
[depaato]
IPA: /depaːto/
Meaning
NounA large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.
How to use
デパート (depaato) — 'department store' (from English department store). デパートで服を買う — buy clothes at a department store.
🇬🇧 English
department store
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: デパート
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): デパート
Romaji Transcription: depaato
Example Sentences
デパートで服を買いました。
でぱーと で ふく を かいました。
I bought clothes at the department store.
デパートは休みの日に行きます。
でぱーと は やすみ の にち に いきます。
I go to the department store on my days off.
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Common phrases
- デパートの屋上— department store rooftop
- 高級デパート— luxury department store
- デパートで働く— work at department store
Frequency rank: #500 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "デパート" mean?▼
The Japanese word "デパート" means "department store" in English.
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The word "デパート" is read as "デパート" (depaato). 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 large building with many stores.".
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