English–Japanese

“stopper” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisen

Example

瓶に栓をします。bin ni sen o shi ma su

I put a stopper in the bottle.

Illustration for 栓 (stopper)

How to say “stopper” in Japanese

“Stopper” in Japanese is 栓 (sen).

Refers to a piece inserted into an opening to prevent liquid, gas, or other contents from passing through.

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

Example sentences with 栓

この瓶は栓が固くて、なかなか抜けません。ko no bin wa sen ga kata ku te na ka na ka nu ke ma se n

The stopper on this bottle is tight and will not come out easily.

Tips for using 栓

  • The English word stopper is general, while cork often suggests a bottle closure and plug often suggests something inserted into an opening.

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