English–Japanese

“tower” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoタワー (tawā)

Pronunciation

Romajitō

Example

古い塔が見えます。furu i tō ga mi e ma su

I can see an old tower.

Illustration for 塔 (tower)

How to say “tower” in Japanese

“Tower” in Japanese is 塔 (tō).

Names a tall structure built to stand above nearby buildings or land.

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

Example sentences with 塔

駅の近くに高い塔があります。eki no chika ku ni taka i tō ga a ri ma su

There is a tall tower near the station.

Tips for using 塔

  • In Japanese architecture, 塔 (tō) can refer to a Buddhist pagoda as well as a modern tower, so context determines the best English translation.

Other Japanese words for “tower”

あのタワーから海が見えます。a no ta wā ka ra umi ga mi e ma su

You can see the sea from that tower.

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