English–Japanese
“copper” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidō
Example
銅は電気をよく通します。dō wa den ki o yo ku tō shi ma su
Copper conducts electricity well.
How to say “copper” in Japanese
“Copper” in Japanese is 銅 (dō).
Centers on a durable reddish metal that conducts electricity and heat well and can be shaped into useful objects.
Example sentences with 銅
電線には銅がよく使われています。den sen ni wa dō ga yo ku tsuka wa re te i ma su
Copper is often used in electrical wires.
Tips for using 銅
- In British informal English, copper can also mean a police officer, a sense that is separate from the metal meaning.