English–Japanese

“shoulder” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikata

Example

肩が痛いです。kata ga ita i de su

My shoulder hurts.

Illustration for 肩 (shoulder)

How to say “shoulder” in Japanese

“Shoulder” in Japanese is 肩 (kata).

Names the body area where the neck meets the arm, with the sense extending to what rests on or is borne by that area.

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

Example sentences with 肩

右の肩にかばんをかけます。migi no kata ni ka ba n o ka ke ma su

I put my bag on my right shoulder.

重いかばんを肩にかけています。omo i ka ba n o kata ni ka ke te i ma su

I am carrying a heavy bag over my shoulder.

Tips for using 肩

  • In casual conversation, 肩 (kata) often appears when people talk about carrying things, choosing clothes, or describing physical discomfort.

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