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How do you say "lamp" in Japanese?
ランプ
ranpu
In Japanese, "lamp" is ランプ (ranpu).
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Pronunciation
ランプ is written using katakana. Romanised as ranpu, it sounds roughly like "rah-n-poo" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Ranpu is katakana from 'lamp'. Lamps provide light in bedrooms, living rooms, and desks.
Example sentence
新しいランプを買いました。
Atarashii Ranpu wo kaimashita.
I bought a new lamp.
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How to remember ランプ
Lamp adapted: ra-n-pu.
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Questions about ランプ
How do you pronounce ランプ?
ランプ is romanised as ranpu. Say it roughly like "rah-n-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is ランプ formal or casual?
ランプ 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 ランプ written in Japanese?
ランプ is written using katakana. Ranpu is katakana from 'lamp'.
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