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How do you say "door" in Japanese?
ドア
doa
In Japanese, "door" is ドア (doa).
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Pronunciation
ドア is written using katakana. Romanised as doa, it sounds roughly like "doh-ah" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Doa is katakana for door from English, used for most modern doors, both interior and exterior.
Example sentence
子供たちはドアの周りで遊んでいます。
Kodomotachi wa Doa no mawari de asonde imasu.
The children are playing around the door.
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How to remember ドア
Do-a. Door in katakana. It is the entrance or barrier between spaces.
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Questions about ドア
How do you pronounce ドア?
ドア is romanised as doa. Say it roughly like "doh-ah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ドア formal or casual?
ドア 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 ドア written in Japanese?
ドア is written using katakana. Doa is katakana for door from English, used for most modern doors, both interior and exterior..
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