English–Japanese

“bulb” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyūkon

Example

秋に球根を植えます。aki ni kyū kon o u e ma su

I plant a bulb in autumn.

Illustration for 球根 (bulb)

How to say “bulb” in Japanese

“Bulb” in Japanese is 球根 (kyūkon).

Describes a swollen underground plant part that stores nutrients and produces new roots and shoots.

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

Example sentences with 球根

この球根は春に花が咲きます。ko no kyū kon wa haru ni hana ga sa ki ma su

This bulb blooms in spring.

Tips for using 球根

  • English bulb also means an electric light bulb, but 球根 (kyūkon) specifically refers to a plant structure that can grow into a new plant.

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