Translation of Japanese word "部屋" to English
部屋
へや
[heya]
IPA: /heja/
Meaning
NounAn opportunity or scope (to do something).
How to use
部屋 (heya) — 'room'. 自分の部屋 — one's own room. 部屋を片付ける (heya wo katazukeru) — tidy up the room. ワンルーム — studio apartment.
🇬🇧 English
room
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 部屋
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): へや
Romaji Transcription: heya
Example Sentences
私は部屋にいます。
わたしは へや に います。
I am in the room.
部屋を掃除します。
へや を そうじします。
I will clean the room.
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Common phrases
- 部屋を片付ける— to tidy up the room
- 自分の部屋— one's own room
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Frequency rank: #90 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "部屋" mean?▼
The Japanese word "部屋" means "room" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "部屋"?▼
The word "部屋" is read as "へや" (heya). 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: "Refers to a room in a building.".
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