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How do you say "belt" in Japanese?
ベルト
beruto
In Japanese, "belt" is ベルト (beruto).
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Pronunciation
ベルト is written using katakana. Romanised as beruto, it sounds roughly like "beh-roo-toh" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Beruto is katakana from 'belt'. This accessory is functional for clothing and fashion.
Example sentence
このベルトは私には少し大きいです。
Kono Beruto wa watashi ni wa sukoshi ookii desu.
This belt is a little big for me.
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How to remember ベルト
Belt becomes be-ru-to.
Related words
- kimono 着物 kimono
- pants ズボン zubon
- sewing machine ミシン mishin
- handbag ハンドバッグ handobaggu
- suit スーツ sūtsu
- ring 指環 yubiwa
- hoodie セーター sētā
- cap キャップ kyappu
- glove 手袋 tebukuro
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Questions about ベルト
How do you pronounce ベルト?
ベルト is romanised as beruto. Say it roughly like "beh-roo-toh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ベルト formal or casual?
ベルト 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 ベルト written in Japanese?
ベルト is written using katakana. Beruto is katakana from 'belt'.
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