English–Japanese
“canal” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiunga
Example
船は運河を通ります。fune wa un ga o tō ri ma su
The ship goes through the canal.
How to say “canal” in Japanese
“Canal” in Japanese is 運河 (unga).
Refers to a controlled water route created by people to provide passage for boats or to carry water between places.
Example sentences with 運河
この町には古い運河が残っています。ko no machi ni wa furu i un ga ga noko tte i ma su
An old canal remains in this town.
Tips for using 運河
- In English, canal usually suggests a constructed waterway, while channel can also describe a natural passage for water or ships.