English–Japanese
“handkerchief” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihankachi
Example
白いハンカチを持っています。shiro i ha n ka chi o mo tte i ma su
I have a white handkerchief.
How to say “handkerchief” in Japanese
“Handkerchief” in Japanese is ハンカチ (hankachi).
Refers to a small cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
Example sentences with ハンカチ
食事の前に、ハンカチで手を拭きます。shoku ji no mae ni ha n ka chi de te o fu ki ma su
Before eating, I wipe my hands with a handkerchief.
Tips for using ハンカチ
- In English, handkerchief can sound somewhat old-fashioned in everyday speech, while tissue is more common for a disposable item.