How do you say "ramp" in Japanese?

スロープ

surōpu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "ramp" is スロープ (surōpu).

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Pronunciation

スロープ is written using katakana. Romanised as surōpu, it sounds roughly like "soo-roh-poo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Surōpu is katakana for ramp from English slope. It is used for wheelchair ramps, loading ramps, and gradual inclines.

Example sentence

スロープの横に立ちました。

Surōpu no yoko ni tachimashita.

I stood next to the ramp.

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How to remember スロープ

Su-ro-pu echoes English slope or ramp. The long ō marks an English vowel. Ramps are accessible inclines.

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Questions about スロープ

How do you pronounce スロープ?

スロープ is romanised as surōpu. Say it roughly like "soo-roh-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is スロープ formal or casual?

スロープ 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 スロープ written in Japanese?

スロープ is written using katakana. Surōpu is katakana for ramp from English slope.

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