English–Japanese
“cockroach” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigokiburi
Example
部屋にゴキブリがいます。heya ni go ki bu ri ga i ma su
There is a cockroach in the room.
How to say “cockroach” in Japanese
“Cockroach” in Japanese is ゴキブリ (gokiburi).
Names a hardy insect that survives in human living spaces by hiding in cracks and feeding on many kinds of food.
Example sentences with ゴキブリ
旅行から帰ると、玄関でゴキブリを見つけました。ryo kō ka ra kae ru to gen kan de go ki bu ri o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
When I returned from my trip, I found a cockroach at the entrance.
Tips for using ゴキブリ
- In everyday English, roach is a common short form of cockroach, but it can also name certain freshwater fish, so context determines the meaning.