Translation of Japanese word "パン" to English
パン
パン
[pan]
IPA: /pan/
Meaning
NounA foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
How to use
パン (pan) — 'bread' (from Portuguese pão). 食パン (shokupan) — sandwich bread. パン屋 — bakery. トースト — toast.
🇬🇧 English
bread
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: パン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): パン
Romaji Transcription: pan
Example Sentences
パンを食べます。
パンをたべます。
I eat bread.
彼はパンを買いました。
He bought bread.
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Common phrases
- パン屋— bakery
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Frequency rank: #148 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "パン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "パン" means "bread" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "パン"?▼
The word "パン" is read as "パン" (pan). 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: "Used as ingredients in meals.".
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