English–Japanese
“swamp” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinuma
Example
この森には大きな沼があります。ko no mori ni wa ō ki na numa ga a ri ma su
There is a large swamp in this forest.
How to say “swamp” in Japanese
“Swamp” in Japanese is 沼 (numa).
Refers to a small, shallow body of stagnant water whose muddy surroundings may form a marsh or wetland.
Example sentences with 沼
雨が続くと、沼の水位が上がります。ame ga tsuzu ku to numa no sui i ga a ga ri ma su
When the rain continues, the water level of the swamp rises.
Tips for using 沼
- In Japanese online speech, 沼 (numa) can describe an interest that keeps drawing someone in, and 沼る (numaru) means becoming deeply absorbed in it.