English–Japanese

“roof” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyane

Example

雨が屋根に当たっています。ame ga ya ne ni a ta tte i ma su

Rain is hitting the roof.

Illustration for 屋根 (roof)

How to say “roof” in Japanese

“Roof” in Japanese is 屋根 (yane).

Means the weatherproof top of a structure that covers and protects the area beneath it.

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

Example sentences with 屋根

古い屋根を来月修理します。furu i ya ne o rai getsu shū ri shi ma su

I will repair the old roof next month.

Tips for using 屋根

  • 屋根 (yane) can refer to the roof of a house, a shed, or another structure, making it a common word in descriptions of everyday surroundings.

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