English–Japanese
“mural” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihekiga
Example
駅の壁画が通りを明るくしています。eki no heki ga ga tō ri o aka ru ku shi te i ma su
The mural at the station brightens the street.
How to say “mural” in Japanese
“Mural” in Japanese is 壁画 (hekiga).
It presents a wall itself as the broad surface on which an artwork is created.
Example sentences with 壁画
学校の正門には、卒業生が描いた壁画があります。gak kō no sei mon ni wa sotsu gyō sei ga ega i ta heki ga ga a ri ma su
There is a mural painted by graduates at the main gate of the school.
Tips for using 壁画
- English speakers use mural for both indoor and outdoor wall artwork, so the word does not imply that the work is ancient or made with fresco.