Translation of Japanese word "質問" to English
質問
しつもん
[shitsumon]
IPA: /shitsumon/
Meaning
NounA worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
How to use
質問 (shitsumon) — 'question / inquiry'. 質問する — ask a question. 質問を受ける — receive a question.
🇬🇧 English
question
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 質問
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しつもん
Romaji Transcription: shitsumon
Example Sentences
この質問をしてください。
このしつもんをしてください。
Please ask this question.
この質問は難しいです。
このしつもんはむずかしいです。
This question is difficult.
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Common phrases
- 質問があります— I have a question
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Frequency rank: #692 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "質問" mean?▼
The Japanese word "質問" means "question" in English.
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The word "質問" is read as "しつもん" (shitsumon). 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: "To ask a question".
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