How do you say "stove" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "stove" is オーブン (ōbun). It is a noun pronounced "oh-boo-n".

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Pronunciation

オーブン is written in katakana. Romanised as ōbun, it sounds roughly like "oh-boo-n" to an English ear.

Example sentence

オーブンを使います。

Ōbun wo tsukaimasu.

I use the oven.

Usage notes

Ōbun (オーブン) is the Japanese word for oven. This noun appears in everyday contexts across homes, offices, schools, and public spaces.

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Questions about オーブン

How do you pronounce オーブン?

オーブン is romanised as ōbun. Say it roughly like "oh-boo-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is オーブン formal or casual?

オーブン 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 オーブン written in Japanese?

オーブン 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.