English–Japanese
“mold” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikabi
Example
壁のカビをきれいに取りました。kabe no ka bi o ki re i ni to ri ma shi ta
I cleaned the mold off the wall.
How to say “mold” in Japanese
“Mold” in Japanese is カビ (kabi).
Refers to the visible fungus that develops when moisture remains on a surface.
Example sentences with カビ
古い本からカビのにおいがしました。furu i hon ka ra ka bi no ni o i ga shi ma shi ta
The old book smelled of mold.
Tips for using カビ
- The English word mildew often describes surface growth on fabric, walls, or plants, but Japanese カビ (kabi) includes this sense as well as the broader sense of mold.