English–Japanese

“medium size” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūgata

Example

これは中型の車です。ko re wa chū gata no kuruma de su

This is a medium-sized car.

Illustration for 中型 (medium size)

How to say “medium size” in Japanese

“Medium size” in Japanese is 中型 (chūgata).

Marks a size category that lies between large and small rather than at either extreme.

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

Example sentences with 中型

中型の冷蔵庫なら、この台所に置けます。chū gata no rei zō ko na ra ko no dai dokoro ni o ke ma su

A medium-sized refrigerator will fit in this kitchen.

Tips for using 中型

  • English medium can describe ability or amount, but 中型 (chūgata) specifically marks physical size or scale, so it does not translate every use of medium.

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