Translation of Japanese word "映画館" to English
映画館
えいがかん
[eigakan]
IPA: /eigakan/
Meaning
NounA building where movies are shown to an audience; a cinema.
How to use
映画館 (eigakan) — 'movie theater / cinema'. 映画館で映画を見る — watch a movie in the cinema.
🇬🇧 English
movie theater
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 映画館
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えいがかん
Romaji Transcription: eigakan
Example Sentences
映画館に行きます。
えいがかん に いきます。
I'm going to the movie theater.
映画館は近くにあります。
えいがかん は ちかく に あります。
The movie theater is nearby.
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Common phrases
- 映画館のスクリーン— movie theater screen
- 映画館で観る— watch at movie theater
- 近く of 映画館— nearby movie theater
Frequency rank: #514 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "映画館" mean?▼
The Japanese word "映画館" means "movie theater" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "映画館"?▼
The word "映画館" is read as "えいがかん" (eigakan). 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 facility that shows movies.".
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