English–Japanese
“napkin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinapukin
Example
子どもがナプキンで口を拭きます。ko do mo ga na pu ki n de kuchi o fu ki ma su
The child wipes their mouth with a napkin.
How to say “napkin” in Japanese
“Napkin” in Japanese is ナプキン (napukin).
Refers to a small piece of cloth or paper kept ready for wiping the mouth and hands during a meal.
Example sentences with ナプキン
こぼれた飲み物をナプキンで拭き取ります。ko bo re ta no mi mono o na pu ki n de fu ki to ri ma su
I wipe up the spilled drink with a napkin.
Tips for using ナプキン
- In North American English, napkin is the usual everyday term, while serviette is also used in some other English-speaking regions.