How do you say "ramp" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "ramp" is スロープ (surōpu). It is a noun pronounced "soo-roh-poo".

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Pronunciation

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

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.

Usage notes

Surōpu (スロープ) means ramp in Japanese. This noun describes a feature or object found in indoor or outdoor environments.

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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. 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.