How do you say "bat" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "bat" is バット (batto). It is a noun pronounced "bah-ttoh".

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Pronunciation

バット is written in katakana. Romanised as batto, it sounds roughly like "bah-ttoh" to an English ear.

Example sentence

そのバットはとても便利です。

Sono Batto wa totemo benri desu.

That bat is very useful.

Usage notes

Batto (バット) is the Japanese word for bat. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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Questions about バット

How do you pronounce バット?

バット is romanised as batto. Say it roughly like "bah-ttoh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is バット formal or casual?

バット 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 バット written in Japanese?

バット is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.