How do you say "bucket" in Japanese?

バケツ

baketsu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "bucket" is バケツ (baketsu).

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Pronunciation

バケツ is written using katakana. Romanised as baketsu, it sounds roughly like "bah-keh-tsoo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Baketsu comes from English 'bucket' adapted into katakana. It is commonly used for storage and beach play.

Example sentence

そのバケツはとても便利です。

Sono Baketsu wa totemo benri desu.

That bucket is very useful.

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How to remember バケツ

Baketsu sounds like 'bucket' with a Japanese accent. The English word is right there in the sound.

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Questions about バケツ

How do you pronounce バケツ?

バケツ is romanised as baketsu. Say it roughly like "bah-keh-tsoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is バケツ formal or casual?

バケツ 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 バケツ written in Japanese?

バケツ is written using katakana. Baketsu comes from English 'bucket' adapted into katakana.

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