How do you say "tape measure" in Japanese?

メジャー

mejaa

Phrase Katakana

In Japanese, "tape measure" is メジャー (mejaa).

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Pronunciation

Say meh-jaah, a loanword from 'measure', just two syllables with the jaah stretched a beat longer.

Writing and usage

メジャー is written using katakana. It's a phrase, 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

tape measure

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How to remember メジャー

Mejaa mirrors 'measure' closely, picture stretching a tape measure across the room while muttering 'meh, jaah, close enough.'

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Questions about メジャー

How do you pronounce メジャー?

Say meh-jaah, a loanword from 'measure', just two syllables with the jaah stretched a beat longer.

Is メジャー formal or casual?

メジャー is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is メジャー written in Japanese?

メジャー is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as mejaa.

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