English–Japanese
“second floor” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinikai
Example
母は二階にいます。haha wa ni kai ni i ma su
My mother is on the second floor.
How to say “second floor” in Japanese
“Second floor” in Japanese is 二階 (nikai).
Denotes the floor immediately above the ground-level floor in a building, often treated as part of the upstairs area.
Example sentences with 二階
荷物は二階の部屋に置いてあります。ni motsu wa ni kai no heya ni o i te a ri ma su
The luggage is in a room on the second floor.
Tips for using 二階
- In American English, the first floor is at ground level, so 二階 (nikai) usually corresponds to the second floor, while upstairs can refer to any higher floor.