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“lump” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikatamari

Example

砂糖の塊が残っています。sa tō no katamari ga noko tte i ma su

A lump of sugar remains.

Illustration for 塊 (lump)

How to say “lump” in Japanese

“Lump” in Japanese is 塊 (katamari).

Refers to separate parts or material gathered into a single solid or compact body.

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

Example sentences with 塊

熱い鍋の中でチョコレートが塊になっています。atsu i nabe no naka de cho ko rē to ga katamari ni na tte i ma su

The chocolate has formed a lump in the hot pan.

Tips for using 塊

  • In Japanese, 塊 (katamari) can describe both a small compact piece and a larger mass, so its size depends on the surrounding context.

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