English–Japanese
“hole” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiana
Example
壁に穴があります。kabe ni ana ga a ri ma su
There is a hole in the wall.
How to say “hole” in Japanese
“Hole” in Japanese is 穴 (ana).
Describes an empty space formed within or through something, often allowing passage or the insertion of an object.
Example sentences with 穴
庭に小さな穴があります。niwa ni chii sa na ana ga a ri ma su
There is a small hole in the yard.
紙に穴を開けて、ひもを通します。kami ni ana o a ke te hi mo o tō shi ma su
I make a hole in the paper and thread a string through it.
Tips for using 穴
- For a damaged shirt, 穴があいている (ana ga aite iru) describes its condition, while 穴をあける (ana o akeru) describes the act that creates the opening.