English–Japanese

“bookcase” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihondana

Example

部屋に本棚があります。heya ni hon dana ga a ri ma su

There is a bookcase in the room.

Illustration for 本棚 (bookcase)

How to say “bookcase” in Japanese

“Bookcase” in Japanese is 本棚 (hondana).

Refers to a shelf unit designed to hold books in an orderly way.

Full entry for 本棚: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 本棚

本棚から辞書を取り出します。hon dana ka ra ji sho o to ri da shi ma su

I take a dictionary out of the bookcase.

Tips for using 本棚

  • A 本棚 (hondana) may be a wall-mounted shelf or a freestanding bookcase, and the context shows which kind is meant.

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