English–Japanese
“ballet” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibarē
Example
私は毎週バレエを習っています。watashi wa mai shū ba rē o nara tte i ma su
I take ballet lessons every week.
How to say “ballet” in Japanese
“Ballet” in Japanese is バレエ (barē).
Refers to a formal dance system in which controlled posture and precise movements express ideas through music.
Example sentences with バレエ
週末に劇場でバレエを見ました。shū matsu ni geki jō de ba rē o mi ma shi ta
I watched a ballet at the theater over the weekend.
Tips for using バレエ
- In English, ballet has a silent final t and sounds like "bal-ay" rather than "bal-et".