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How do you say "lamp" in Japanese?

ランプ

ranpu

Noun Katakana

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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