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How do you say "score" in Japanese?
スコア
sukoa
In Japanese, "score" is スコア (sukoa).
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Pronunciation
Say su-KO-a, three syllables with each vowel kept distinct, unlike the single blended sound in English 'score'.
Writing and usage
スコア 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
最終スコアは2対1でした。
saishuu sukoa ha 2 tsui 1 deshita.
The final score was two to one.
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How to remember スコア
Sukoa splits the English word into three clear beats, su-ko-a, almost like counting out the points one by one.
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Questions about スコア
How do you pronounce スコア?
Say su-KO-a, three syllables with each vowel kept distinct, unlike the single blended sound in English 'score'.
Is スコア formal or casual?
スコア 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 スコア written in Japanese?
スコア is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as sukoa.
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