How do you say "extension cord" in Japanese?

延長コード

enchou koodo

Phrase Kanji

In Japanese, "extension cord" is 延長コード (enchou koodo).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce en-choh koh-doh, enchou means extension, koodo borrows from 'cord', both flowing smoothly together.

Writing and usage

延長コード is written using kanji. It's a phrase, 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

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How to remember 延長コード

Enchou koodo sounds like 'en, cho, code, oh', picture plugging in a long cord that stretches all the way to the next room.

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Questions about 延長コード

How do you pronounce 延長コード?

Pronounce en-choh koh-doh, enchou means extension, koodo borrows from 'cord', both flowing smoothly together.

Is 延長コード formal or casual?

延長コード is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 延長コード written in Japanese?

延長コード is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as enchou koodo.

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