Translation of Japanese word "廊下" to English
廊下
ろうか
[rouka]
IPA: /r\u014dkawa/
Meaning
NounA corridor in a building that connects rooms.
How to use
廊下 (rouka) — 'hallway / corridor / passage'. 長い廊下 — long corridor. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
hallway / corridor
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 廊下
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ろうか
Romaji Transcription: rouka
Example Sentences
廊下は建物の中の通路です。
ろうかは たてものの なかの つうろです。
A hallway is a passage in a building.
廊下とは建物内の通路のことです。
ろうかとは たてものないの つうろの ことです。
A hallway is a passage in a building.
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Common phrases
- 廊下を走る— run in hallway
- 長い廊下— long corridor
- 廊下の電気— hallway light
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "廊下" mean?▼
The Japanese word "廊下" means "hallway / corridor" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "廊下"?▼
The word "廊下" is read as "ろうか" (rouka). 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: "廊下は建物の中の通路です。".
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