English–Japanese

“sneaker” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisunīkā

Example

毎日スニーカーを履きます。mai nichi su nī kā o ha ki ma su

I wear sneakers every day.

Illustration for スニーカー (sneaker)

How to say “sneaker” in Japanese

“Sneaker” in Japanese is スニーカー (sunīkā).

Refers to footwear that supports active movement while also serving as a common choice for informal everyday clothing.

Full entry for スニーカー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with スニーカー

雨の日はスニーカーがぬれないように、防水スプレーを使います。ame no hi wa su nī kā ga nu re na i yō ni bō sui su pu rē o tsuka i ma su

On rainy days, I use waterproof spray to keep my sneakers from getting wet.

Tips for using スニーカー

  • Sneaker is common in American English, whereas British English often uses trainer for the same kind of casual sports shoe.

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