English–Japanese

“flag” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoフラッグ (furaggu)

Pronunciation

Romajihata

Example

赤い旗を持っています。aka i hata o mo tte i ma su

I have a red flag.

Illustration for 旗 (flag)

How to say “flag” in Japanese

“Flag” in Japanese is 旗 (hata).

Marks a group, place, or message with a visible sign that can be displayed and recognized from a distance.

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

Example sentences with 旗

風で旗が大きくなびいています。fū de hata ga ō ki ku na bi i te i ma su

The flag is fluttering in the wind.

Tips for using 旗

  • In English, a red flag is a warning sign, so flag can describe a signal of danger as well as a cloth symbol.

Other Japanese words for “flag”

青いフラッグを振ります。ao i fu ra ggu o fu ri ma su

I wave a blue flag.

“flag” in other languages