English–Japanese

“playing cards” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitoranpu

Example

家族とトランプをします。ka zoku to to ra n pu o shi ma su

I play cards with my family.

Illustration for トランプ (playing cards)

How to say “playing cards” in Japanese

“Playing cards” in Japanese is トランプ (toranpu).

Forms a pack of cards whose printed suits, numbers, and figures provide the pieces for many different games.

Full entry for トランプ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with トランプ

雨の日は、家でトランプを楽しみます。ame no hi wa ie de to ra n pu o tano shi mi ma su

On rainy days, I enjoy playing cards at home.

Tips for using トランプ

  • The phrase playing cards refers to a set of cards for games such as poker, bridge, and solitaire, while cards alone can also mean greeting cards or business cards.

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