English–Japanese
“chair” in Japanese
How to say “chair” in Japanese
“Chair” in Japanese is 椅子 (isu).
Names a separate piece of furniture that supports a person in a seated position, usually with a back and legs.
Example sentences with 椅子
妹は椅子を運びます。imōto wa i su o hako bi ma su
My younger sister carries a chair.
この椅子は少し高いので、子どもには使いにくいです。ko no i su wa suko shi taka i no de ko do mo ni wa tsuka i ni ku i de su
This chair is a little high, so it is difficult for children to use.
Tips for using 椅子
- The word 椅子 (isu) often appears alongside 机 (tsukue) in descriptions of classrooms, making a chair and a desk a useful everyday pair for beginners.
Other Japanese words for “chair”
私は会議の議長を務めます。watashi wa kai gi no gi chō o tsuto me ma su
I serve as the chair of the meeting.
委員長が会議を始めます。i in chō ga kai gi o haji me ma su
The chair starts the meeting.