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How do you say "server" in Japanese?
サーバー
saabaa
In Japanese, "server" is サーバー (saabaa).
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Pronunciation
SAA-baa, two syllables, both long and open — no hard 'r' sound, just a stretched 'aa' twice.
Writing and usage
サーバー 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
ウェブサイトは強力なサーバー上で動作しています。
uebusaito ha kyouryoku na saabaa uede dousa shiteimasu.
The website runs on a powerful server.
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How to remember サーバー
Saabaa doubles the same long vowel sound twice, like an echo — fitting for a machine that serves data back and forth.
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- webcam ウェブカメラ uebukamera
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Questions about サーバー
How do you pronounce サーバー?
SAA-baa, two syllables, both long and open — no hard 'r' sound, just a stretched 'aa' twice.
Is サーバー formal or casual?
サーバー 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 サーバー written in Japanese?
サーバー is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as saabaa.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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