English–Japanese
“ash” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihai
Example
木の灰を土に混ぜます。ki no hai o tsuchi ni ma ze ma su
I mix wood ash into the soil.
How to say “ash” in Japanese
“Ash” in Japanese is 灰 (hai).
Describes the fine material left when wood or another substance is burned.
Example sentences with 灰
火事のあと、建物は灰になりました。ka ji no a to tate mono wa hai ni na ri ma shi ta
After the fire, the building turned to ash.
Tips for using 灰
- English often uses ash as an uncountable noun for burned material, while ashes commonly refers to the remains of a dead person or a fire.