Translation of Japanese word "財布" to English
財布
さいふ
[saifu]
IPA: /saɪfu/
Meaning
NounA small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
How to use
財布 (saifu) — 'wallet / purse'. お財布 (osaifu). 財布を忘れる — forget one's wallet. がま口財布 — clasp purse.
🇬🇧 English
wallet
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 財布
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さいふ
Romaji Transcription: saifu
Example Sentences
財布を忘れてきました。
さいふを わすれてきました。
I forgot my wallet.
財布の中に何がありますか。
さいふの なかに なにがありますか。
What's in my wallet?
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Common phrases
- 財布を落とす— to drop/lose one's wallet
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Frequency rank: #565 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "財布" mean?▼
The Japanese word "財布" means "wallet" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "財布"?▼
The word "財布" is read as "さいふ" (saifu). 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 bag for carrying money or cards.".
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