Translation of Japanese word "フォーク" to English
フォーク
フォーク
[fooku]
IPA: /foːku/
Meaning
NounAny of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows: A utensil with spikes used to put solid food into the mouth, or to hold food down while cutting, or for serving food.
How to use
フォーク (fooku) — 'fork / folk music' (loanword). フォークで刺す — poke with a fork.
🇬🇧 English
fork
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: フォーク
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): フォーク
Romaji Transcription: fooku
Example Sentences
フォークで食べます。
フォークで たべます。
I eat with a fork.
フォークを探しています。
フォークを さがしています。
I am looking for a fork.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "フォーク" mean?▼
The Japanese word "フォーク" means "fork" in English.
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The word "フォーク" is read as "フォーク" (fooku). 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 utensil used for eating.".
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