How do you say "rope" in Japanese?

ロープ

rōpu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "rope" is ロープ (rōpu).

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Pronunciation

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

Writing and usage

Ropu is katakana from English 'rope'. It appears in contexts involving knots, boats, and outdoor activities.

Example sentence

そのロープはとても便利です。

Sono Rōpu wa totemo benri desu.

That rope is very useful.

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How to remember ロープ

Rope: ro-pu. The English word flows naturally into Japanese phonetics.

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Questions about ロープ

How do you pronounce ロープ?

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

Is ロープ formal or casual?

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 ロープ written in Japanese?

ロープ is written using katakana. Ropu is katakana from English 'rope'.

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