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“desert” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisabaku

Example

砂漠には雨がほとんど降りません。sa baku ni wa ame ga ho to n do fu ri ma se n

It hardly ever rains in the desert.

Illustration for 砂漠 (desert)

How to say “desert” in Japanese

“Desert” in Japanese is 砂漠 (sabaku).

Presents a broad, naturally dry landscape in which a lack of rainfall limits plant life.

Full entry for 砂漠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 砂漠

多くの人は一度は砂漠を見てみたいです。ō ku no hito wa ichi do wa sa baku o mi te mi ta i de su

Many people want to see a desert at least once.

Tips for using 砂漠

  • Some deserts have large sand dunes, but many are mainly covered by rocks or gravel rather than sand.

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