English–Japanese
“bump” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikobu
Example
頭にこぶができました。atama ni ko bu ga de ki ma shi ta
I got a bump on my head.
How to say “bump” in Japanese
“Bump” in Japanese is こぶ (kobu).
Refers to a localized, rounded swelling that can be felt or seen as a raised area.
Example sentences with こぶ
転んだときは、できたこぶを冷やしてください。koro n da to ki wa de ki ta ko bu o hi ya shi te ku da sa i
If you fall, cool the bump that forms.
Tips for using こぶ
- For a head こぶ (kobu), English speakers usually choose bump rather than lump when the raised area clearly followed an impact.