Translation of Japanese word "砂漠" to English
砂漠
さばく
[sabaku]
IPA: /sabaku/
Meaning
NounA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland. In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
How to use
砂漠 (sabaku) — 'desert'. サハラ砂漠 — Sahara Desert. 砂漠化 (sabakuka) — desertification.
🇬🇧 English
desert
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 砂漠
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さばく
Romaji Transcription: sabaku
Example Sentences
砂漠は非常に暑いです。
さばくはひどくあついです。
The desert is very hot.
砂漠で旅行するのは難しいです。
さばくでりょこうするのはむずかしいです。
Traveling in the desert is difficult.
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What does the Japanese word "砂漠" mean?▼
The Japanese word "砂漠" means "desert" in English.
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The word "砂漠" is read as "さばく" (sabaku). 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 dry land.".
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