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How do you say "blinds" in Japanese?
ブラインド
buraindo
In Japanese, "blinds" is ブラインド (buraindo).
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Pronunciation
ブラインド is written using katakana. Romanised as buraindo, it sounds roughly like "boo-rah-ee-n-doh" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Buraindo is katakana for blinds from English, referring to slat-style window coverings that control light and privacy.
Example sentence
新しいブラインドが設置されました。
Atarashii Buraindo ga secchi saremashita.
A new blinds has been installed.
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How to remember ブラインド
Bu-rai-n-do. Blinds in katakana. They are modern, adjustable window coverings.
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Questions about ブラインド
How do you pronounce ブラインド?
ブラインド is romanised as buraindo. Say it roughly like "boo-rah-ee-n-doh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ブラインド formal or casual?
ブラインド 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 ブラインド written in Japanese?
ブラインド is written using katakana. Buraindo is katakana for blinds from English, referring to slat-style window coverings that control light and privacy..
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