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How do you say "curator" in Japanese?
キュレーター
kyureetaa
In Japanese, "curator" is キュレーター (kyureetaa).
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Pronunciation
Kyoo-reh-taa, three syllables borrowed from English 'curator' — the 'kyu' glide at the start takes a little practice.
Writing and usage
キュレーター is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
キュレーターが新しい展覧会の企画を担当しました。
kyureetaa ga atarashii tenrankai no kikaku wo tantou shimashita.
The curator arranged the new exhibition.
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How to remember キュレーター
Kyureetaa keeps most of 'curator' intact — drop the middle syllable of the English word and you're basically there.
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Questions about キュレーター
How do you pronounce キュレーター?
Kyoo-reh-taa, three syllables borrowed from English 'curator' — the 'kyu' glide at the start takes a little practice.
Is キュレーター formal or casual?
キュレーター 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 キュレーター written in Japanese?
キュレーター is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as kyureetaa.
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