Translation of Japanese word "公園" to English
公園
こうえん
[kouen]
IPA: /koːɛɴ/
Meaning
NounAn area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.
How to use
公園 (kouen) — 'park'. 公園で遊ぶ — play in the park. 桜の公園 — cherry blossom park. 散歩する (sanpo suru) — take a walk.
🇬🇧 English
park
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 公園
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうえん
Romaji Transcription: kouen
Example Sentences
公園は綺麗です。
The park is beautiful.
公園はきれいです。
こうえん は きれい です
The park is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- 公園で散歩する— to take a walk in the park
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Frequency rank: #88 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "公園" mean?▼
The Japanese word "公園" means "park" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "公園"?▼
The word "公園" is read as "こうえん" (kouen). 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 place for rest and recreation.".
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