Translation of Japanese word "椅子" to English
椅子
いす
[isu]
IPA: /iɕo/
Meaning
NounAn item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
How to use
椅子 (isu) — 'chair'. 椅子に座る — sit on a chair. 折りたたみ椅子 (oritatami isu) — folding chair.
🇬🇧 English
chair
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 椅子
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いす
Romaji Transcription: isu
Example Sentences
この椅子は大きい。
このいすはおおきい。
This chair is big.
私は椅子に座っています。
わたしはいすにすわっています。
I am sitting on the chair.
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Common phrases
- 椅子に座る— to sit on a chair
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Frequency rank: #112 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "椅子" mean?▼
The Japanese word "椅子" means "chair" in English.
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The word "椅子" is read as "いす" (isu). 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: "Used to sit on at home.".
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