English–Japanese

“open field” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiharappa

Example

子どもたちは原っぱで遊びます。ko do mo ta chi wa hara ppa de aso bi ma su

The children play in the open field.

Illustration for 原っぱ (open field)

How to say “open field” in Japanese

“Open field” in Japanese is 原っぱ (harappa).

Refers to a broad, usually grassy area left open for people, animals, or play rather than built up.

Full entry for 原っぱ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 原っぱ

夕方になると、子どもたちは原っぱを走り回ります。yū gata ni na ru to ko do mo ta chi wa hara ppa o hashi ri mawa ri ma su

In the evening, the children run around the open field.

Tips for using 原っぱ

  • English learners may associate open field with farmland, but 原っぱ (harappa) often means a simple grassy space where children can play, while an empty lot is usually an unused plot in a built-up area.

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