English–Japanese

“edge” in Japanese

Japanese

Also縁 (fuchi)

Pronunciation

Romajihashi

Example

机の端に本があります。tsukue no hashi ni hon ga a ri ma su

There is a book on the edge of the desk.

Illustration for 端 (edge)

How to say “edge” in Japanese

“Edge” in Japanese is 端 (hashi).

Marks the outermost point or boundary of something, including an object, place, or span.

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

Example sentences with 端

紙の端を折ってください。kami no hashi o o tte ku da sa i

Please fold the edge of the paper.

Tips for using 端

  • English edge can mean a sharp side, but 端 (hashi) usually refers to an object's boundary or end rather than its sharpness.

Other Japanese words for “edge”

2

縁

fuchi

nounedge

紙の縁をきれいに切ります。kami no fuchi o ki re i ni ki ri ma su

I cut the edge of the paper neatly.

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