English–Japanese

“matchstick” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimatchi

Example

マッチでろうそくをつけます。ma tchi de rō so ku o tsu ke ma su

I light a candle with a matchstick.

Illustration for マッチ (matchstick)

How to say “matchstick” in Japanese

“Matchstick” in Japanese is マッチ (matchi).

Refers to a small treated stick whose head produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface.

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

Example sentences with マッチ

風が強い日は、マッチを手で囲んで擦ります。kaze ga tsuyo i hi wa ma tchi o te de kako n de su ri ma su

On windy days, I cup my hand around a match and strike it.

Tips for using マッチ

  • In Japanese, マッチ (matchi) usually means a physical match, while English match also commonly means a game or a good pairing.

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