English–Japanese
“couch” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisofa
Example
そのソファに座ってテレビを見ます。so no so fa ni suwa tte te re bi o mi ma su
I sit on the couch and watch TV.
How to say “couch” in Japanese
“Couch” in Japanese is ソファ (sofa).
A soft, raised seat with a back supports relaxed sitting, often while watching or talking.
Example sentences with ソファ
家族でソファに座って話します。ka zoku de so fa ni suwa tte hana shi ma su
My family sits on the couch and talks.
Tips for using ソファ
- In everyday English, sofa and couch usually refer to the same kind of furniture, although sofa can sound slightly more formal.