How do you say "tape" in Japanese?

テープ

tēpu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "tape" is テープ (tēpu).

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Pronunciation

テープ is written using katakana. Romanised as tēpu, it sounds roughly like "teh-eh-poo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Tēpu is katakana from English tape. This loanword covers adhesive tape and recording tape.

Example sentence

テープを使います。

Tēpu wo tsukaimasu.

I use the tape.

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How to remember テープ

Tape in Japanese sounds. A single word for a single object.

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Questions about テープ

How do you pronounce テープ?

テープ is romanised as tēpu. Say it roughly like "teh-eh-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is テープ formal or casual?

テープ 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 テープ written in Japanese?

テープ is written using katakana. Tēpu is katakana from English tape.

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