English–Japanese

“wall” in Japanese

Japanese

Also塀 (hei)

Pronunciation

Romajikabe

Example

この壁は白いです。ko no kabe wa shiro i de su

This wall is white.

Illustration for 壁 (wall)

How to say “wall” in Japanese

“Wall” in Japanese is 壁 (kabe).

Forms a physical boundary that divides or encloses a space and can also serve as a fixed partition.

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

Example sentences with 壁

部屋の壁に絵を飾ります。heya no kabe ni e o kaza ri ma su

I decorate the wall with a picture.

子どもが部屋の壁に絵を飾りました。ko do mo ga heya no kabe ni e o kaza ri ma shi ta

The child decorated the wall of the room with pictures.

Tips for using 壁

  • In room descriptions, 壁 (kabe, "wall") usually means a fixed surface, while a partition can divide a room without being part of its outer structure.

Other Japanese words for “wall”

2

塀

hei

nounwall

家の塀を白く塗ります。ie no hei o shiro ku nu ri ma su

I paint the wall of my house white.

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