English–Japanese
“roof tile” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikawara
Example
古い瓦を取り替えます。furu i kawara o to ri ka e ma su
We replace the old roof tiles.
How to say “roof tile” in Japanese
“Roof tile” in Japanese is 瓦 (kawara).
It denotes a hard, weather-resistant piece placed with others to cover and protect the top of a building.
Example sentences with 瓦
強風で屋根の瓦が数枚ずれています。kyō fū de ya ne no kawara ga sū mai zu re te i ma su
Several roof tiles have shifted because of the strong wind.
Tips for using 瓦
- In English, roof tile is the precise term because tile alone can also refer to pieces used on floors, walls, or other surfaces.