Translation of Japanese word "博物館" to English
博物館
はくぶつかん
[hakubutsukan]
IPA: /hakɯbʊtsɯkaɴ/
Meaning
NounA building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
How to use
博物館 (hakubutsukan) — 'museum'. 国立博物館 (kokuritsu hakubutsukan) — National Museum.
🇬🇧 English
museum
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 博物館
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はくぶつかん
Romaji Transcription: hakubutsukan
Example Sentences
博物館では、美しい絵画を展示しています。
At the museum, we exhibit beautiful paintings.
博物館の周りには、美しい庭園があります。
There is a beautiful garden around the museum.
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Common phrases
- 国立博物館— national museum
- 博物館の展示— museum exhibition
- 博物館を見学する— inspect museum
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Frequency rank: #510 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "博物館" mean?▼
The Japanese word "博物館" means "museum" in English.
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The word "博物館" is read as "はくぶつかん" (hakubutsukan). 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: "Refers to a museum.".
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