How do you say "art" in Japanese?

アート

āto

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "art" is アート (āto).

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Pronunciation

アート is written using katakana. Romanised as āto, it sounds roughly like "ah-ah-toh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Āto is katakana from English art. This borrowing covers all visual and creative arts in Japanese.

Example sentence

アートを使います。

Āto wo tsukaimasu.

I use the art.

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How to remember アート

Art in Japanese sounds. Creative expression in any medium.

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Questions about アート

How do you pronounce アート?

アート is romanised as āto. Say it roughly like "ah-ah-toh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is アート formal or casual?

アート is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is アート written in Japanese?

アート is written using katakana. Āto is katakana from English art.

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