Translation of Japanese word "風呂" to English
風呂
ふろ
[furo]
IPA: /ɸɯɾo/
Meaning
NounA tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
How to use
風呂 (furo) — 'bath / bathtub / bathroom'. Often: お風呂 (ofuro). お風呂に入る — take a bath. 風呂場 (furoba) — bathroom.
🇬🇧 English
bath / bathtub
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 風呂
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふろ
Romaji Transcription: furo
Example Sentences
風呂に水を入れてください。
ふろ に みず を いれてください。
Please fill the bathtub with water.
風呂でゆっくり休みます。
ふろ で ゆっくり やすみます。
I will take a relaxing bath.
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Common phrases
- お風呂に入る— to take a bath
Frequency rank: #483 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "風呂" mean?▼
The Japanese word "風呂" means "bath / bathtub" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "風呂"?▼
The word "風呂" is read as "ふろ" (furo). 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 place for taking a bath.".
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