English–Japanese

“brick” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirenga

Example

この壁はれんがでできています。ko no kabe wa re n ga de de ki te i ma su

This wall is made of brick.

Illustration for れんが (brick)

How to say “brick” in Japanese

“Brick” in Japanese is れんが (renga).

Describes a durable construction piece formed from clay or another earthy material and hardened by firing.

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

Example sentences with れんが

庭の小道にれんがを敷きました。niwa no ko michi ni re n ga o shi ki ma shi ta

I laid bricks along the garden path.

Tips for using れんが

  • The English compound brick-and-mortar names a traditional physical business in contrast with an online business, giving brick a common figurative use beyond construction.

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