English–Japanese
“hand fan” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiuchiwa
Example
夏祭りでうちわをもらいました。natsu matsu ri de u chi wa o mo ra i ma shi ta
I got a hand fan at the summer festival.
How to say “hand fan” in Japanese
“Hand fan” in Japanese is うちわ (uchiwa).
A flat, rigid surface catches air and pushes it toward someone, creating a simple cooling breeze.
Example sentences with うちわ
店先でうちわを無料で配っています。mise saki de u chi wa o mu ryō de kuba tte i ma su
They are handing out free hand fans in front of the shop.
Tips for using うちわ
- In English, uchiwa usually means a rigid, nonfolding Japanese fan, while hand fan is a broader term that can also include folding fans.