English–Japanese
“hollow” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiutsuro
Example
彼の笑顔は虚ろです。kare no e gao wa utsu ro de su
His smile is hollow.
How to say “hollow” in Japanese
“Hollow” in Japanese is 虚ろ (utsuro).
Presents an outward form that remains while its inner substance, energy, or feeling seems absent.
Example sentences with 虚ろ
何をしても楽しめず、彼は虚ろに笑いました。nan o shi te mo tano shi me zu kare wa utsu ro ni wara i ma shi ta
Unable to enjoy anything, he smiled hollowly.
Tips for using 虚ろ
- English speakers use hollow in phrases such as a hollow victory and a hollow promise, so the word can describe something that seems impressive but lacks genuine substance.