English–Japanese

“flat” in Japanese

Japanese

Also平ら (taira)

Pronunciation

Romajihiratai

Example

この石は平たいです。ko no ishi wa hira ta i de su

This stone is flat.

Illustration for 平たい (flat)

How to say “flat” in Japanese

“Flat” in Japanese is 平たい (hiratai).

Describes a shape that spreads broadly with little rise or unevenness from top to bottom.

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

Example sentences with 平たい

この箱は平たいですので、重ねて置きやすいです。ko no bako wa hira ta i de su no de kasa ne te o ki ya su i de su

This box is flat, so it is easy to stack.

Tips for using 平たい

  • The adjective 平たい (hiratai) usually describes a physically flattened object, while English flat has many wider uses, including sound and mood.

Other Japanese words for “flat”

2

平ら

taira

na-adjectiveeven
na-adjectiveflat

床は平らです。yuka wa tai ra de su

The floor is even.

Related English words

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