English–Japanese
“what to call” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyobikata
Example
先生の呼び方を教えてください。sen sei no yo bi kata o oshi e te ku da sa i
Please tell me what to call the teacher.
How to say “what to call” in Japanese
“What to call” in Japanese is 呼び方 (yobikata).
呼び方 (yobikata) highlights the particular name or expression used to identify or address someone or something.
Example sentences with 呼び方
年上の人には、失礼にならない呼び方を選びます。toshi ue no hito ni wa shitsu rei ni na ra na i yo bi kata o era bi ma su
When speaking to older people, I choose a respectful way to address them.
Tips for using 呼び方
- The question 何と呼びますか (nan to yobimasu ka) asks what name or title is used, while 呼び方 (yobikata) names that choice itself.