Translation of Japanese word "屋上" to English
屋上
おくじょう
[okujou]
IPA: /okɯdʑoː/
Meaning
NounThe area atop a roof.
How to use
屋上 (okujou) — 'rooftop / roof garden'. デパートの屋上 — rooftop of a department store.
🇬🇧 English
rooftop
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 屋上
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おくじょう
Romaji Transcription: okujou
Example Sentences
屋上から景色が見えます。
おくじょう から けしき が みえます。
The view can be seen from the rooftop.
屋上でパーティーを開きました。
おくじょう で ぱーてぃー を ひらきました。
We had a party on the rooftop.
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Common phrases
- デパートの屋上— department store rooftop
- 屋上に上る— go up to rooftop
- 屋上からの景色— view from rooftop
Frequency rank: #526 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "屋上" mean?▼
The Japanese word "屋上" means "rooftop" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "屋上"?▼
The word "屋上" is read as "おくじょう" (okujou). 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: "The topmost part of a building.".
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