English–Japanese
“object” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibuttai
Example
机の上に物体があります。tsukue no ue ni but tai ga a ri ma su
There is an object on the desk.
How to say “object” in Japanese
“Object” in Japanese is 物体 (buttai).
Describes a distinct physical entity that can be perceived as occupying space.
Example sentences with 物体
箱の中に小さな物体があります。bako no naka ni chii sa na but tai ga a ri ma su
There is a small object in the box.
遠くから見ると、その物体は石のように見えました。tō ku ka ra mi ru to so no but tai wa ishi no yō ni mi e ma shi ta
From a distance, the object looked like a stone.
Tips for using 物体
- In scientific and formal writing, 物体 (buttai) often identifies a physical entity being discussed separately from its movement or properties.