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How do you say "jumper" in Japanese?
ジャンパー
janpā
In Japanese, "jumper" is ジャンパー (janpā).
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Pronunciation
ジャンパー is written using katakana. Romanised as janpā, it sounds roughly like "jah-n-pah-ah" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Janpā is katakana from 'jumper'. A jumper is a sleeveless garment or warm outer layer.
Example sentence
そのジャンパーはどこで買いましたか？
Sono Janpā wa doko de kaimashita ka?
Where did you buy that jumper?
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How to remember ジャンパー
Jumper becomes ja-n-pa-a.
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Questions about ジャンパー
How do you pronounce ジャンパー?
ジャンパー is romanised as janpā. Say it roughly like "jah-n-pah-ah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ジャンパー formal or casual?
ジャンパー 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 ジャンパー written in Japanese?
ジャンパー is written using katakana. Janpā is katakana from 'jumper'.
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