English–Japanese
“trunk” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimiki
Example
この木の幹はとても太いです。ko no ki no miki wa to te mo futo i de su
This tree's trunk is very thick.
How to say “trunk” in Japanese
“Trunk” in Japanese is 幹 (miki). 幹 can also mean “tree trunk”.
Describes the thick central part that supports a tree and connects its roots with its branches.
Example sentences with 幹
木の幹は太いです。ki no miki wa futo i de su
The tree trunk is thick.
公園の木の幹に、小さな傷がついています。kō en no ki no miki ni chii sa na kizu ga tsu i te i ma su
There is a small scar on the trunk of a tree in the park.
Tips for using 幹
- English uses trunk for several unrelated parts, including an elephant's nose and a car's storage compartment, while the tree sense is clear from context.