English–Japanese
“microwave” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirenji
Example
レンジでご飯を温めます。re n ji de go han o atata me ma su
I heat rice in the microwave.
How to say “microwave” in Japanese
“Microwave” in Japanese is レンジ (renji).
Refers to the appliance that warms food by sending microwave energy through it, making quick reheating its typical use.
Example sentences with レンジ
朝はレンジでスープを作ります。asa wa re n ji de sū pu o tsuku ri ma su
I make soup in the microwave in the morning.
Tips for using レンジ
- The everyday Japanese use of レンジ (renji) for a microwave oven differs from the broader English sense of range, which can also mean a cooking stove.