Translation of Japanese word "消防士" to English
消防士
しょうぼうし
[shouboshi]
IPA: /ɕoːboːɕi/
Meaning
NounA person who has been trained to put out fires.
How to use
消防士 (shouboushi) — 'firefighter'. 消防署 (shoubousho) — fire station. 消防車 (shoubousha) — fire engine.
🇬🇧 English
firefighter
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 消防士
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しょうぼうし
Romaji Transcription: shouboshi
Example Sentences
消防士は火事のときに命を守るために働きます。
しょうぼうしは かじの ときに いのちを まもる ために はたらきます。
Firefighters work to save lives during fires.
彼は消防士として働いています。
かれは しょうぼうしとして はたらいています。
He works as a firefighter.
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Common phrases
- 消防車— fire engine
Frequency rank: #454 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "消防士" mean?▼
The Japanese word "消防士" means "firefighter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "消防士"?▼
The word "消防士" is read as "しょうぼうし" (shouboshi). 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 person who extinguishes fires and performs rescue operations.".
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