English–Japanese
“coral” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisango
Example
この魚はさんごの近くにいます。ko no sakana wa sa n go no chika ku ni i ma su
This fish is near the coral.
How to say “coral” in Japanese
“Coral” in Japanese is さんご (sango).
Describes a living sea colony or the hard structure it builds, linking coral animals with reefs and underwater habitats.
Example sentences with さんご
海の水温が上がると、さんごの白化が進みます。umi no sui on ga a ga ru to sa n go no hak ka ga susu mi ma su
As ocean temperatures rise, coral bleaching progresses.
Tips for using さんご
- The word coral can also describe a pink-orange color in English, but さんご (sango) refers to the marine organism or its mineral structure rather than the color alone.