How do you say "planter" in Japanese?

プランター

puranta-

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "planter" is プランター (puranta-).

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Pronunciation

プランター is written using katakana. Romanised as puranta-, it sounds roughly like "poo-rah-n-tah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Puranta- is katakana from English planter, used for decorative pots and plant containers in modern Japanese. It's distinct from traditional gardening vessel terms.

Example sentence

プランターの横に立ちました。

Puranta- no yoko ni tachimashita.

I stood next to the planter.

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How to remember プランター

Puranta- sounds like planter. Picture a large decorative pot with plants spilling out of it.

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Questions about プランター

How do you pronounce プランター?

プランター is romanised as puranta-. Say it roughly like "poo-rah-n-tah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is プランター formal or casual?

プランター 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 プランター written in Japanese?

プランター is written using katakana. Puranta- is katakana from English planter, used for decorative pots and plant containers in modern Japanese.

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