English–Japanese

“lava” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyōgan

Example

溶岩はとても熱いです。yō gan wa to te mo atsu i de su

Lava is very hot.

Illustration for 溶岩 (lava)

How to say “lava” in Japanese

“Lava” in Japanese is 溶岩 (yōgan).

Refers to molten rock that reaches Earth's surface and flows or cools there.

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

Example sentences with 溶岩

溶岩が固まるまで近づかないでください。yō gan ga kata ma ru ma de chika zu ka na i de ku da sa i

Please do not approach until the lava has hardened.

Tips for using 溶岩

  • Unlike magma, lava is molten rock after it reaches Earth's surface, so the distinction depends on location rather than composition.

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