How do you say "folder" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "folder" is フォルダー (forudā). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

フォルダー is written in katakana. Romanised as forudā, it sounds roughly like "foh-roo-dah" to an English ear.

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Questions about フォルダー

How do you pronounce フォルダー?

フォルダー is romanised as forudā. Say it roughly like "foh-roo-dah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is フォルダー formal or casual?

フォルダー 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 フォルダー written in Japanese?

フォルダー is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.