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How do you say "recycling" in Japanese?
リサイクル
risaikuru
In Japanese, "recycling" is リサイクル (risaikuru).
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Pronunciation
Risaikuru borrows the English shape closely, ri-sai-ku-ru, with sai sounding like 'sigh' held briefly in the middle.
Writing and usage
リサイクル is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
リサイクルは廃棄物削減に役立ちます。
risaikuru ha haikibutsu sakugen ni yakutachi masu.
Recycling helps reduce waste.
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How to remember リサイクル
Risaikuru is recycling reshaped through Japanese sounds, so saying the English word slowly will get you most of the way there.
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Questions about リサイクル
How do you pronounce リサイクル?
Risaikuru borrows the English shape closely, ri-sai-ku-ru, with sai sounding like 'sigh' held briefly in the middle.
Is リサイクル formal or casual?
リサイクル 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 リサイクル written in Japanese?
リサイクル is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as risaikuru.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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