How do you say "inflatable" in Japanese?

インフレータブル

infurētaburu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "inflatable" is インフレータブル (infurētaburu).

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Pronunciation

インフレータブル is written using katakana. Romanised as infurētaburu, it sounds roughly like "ee-n-foo-reh-eh-tah-boo-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Infurētaburu is katakana for inflatable from English, referring to air-filled toys, furniture, or structures.

Example sentence

インフレータブルの横に立ちました。

Infurētaburu no yoko ni tachimashita.

I stood next to the inflatable.

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How to remember インフレータブル

In-fu-re-e-ta-bu-ru. Inflatable in katakana. It is something that becomes functional when filled with air.

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Questions about インフレータブル

How do you pronounce インフレータブル?

インフレータブル is romanised as infurētaburu. Say it roughly like "ee-n-foo-reh-eh-tah-boo-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is インフレータブル formal or casual?

インフレータブル 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 インフレータブル written in Japanese?

インフレータブル is written using katakana. Infurētaburu is katakana for inflatable from English, referring to air-filled toys, furniture, or structures..

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