English–Japanese

“width” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihaba

Example

テーブルの幅は一メートルです。tē bu ru no haba wa ichi mē to ru de su

The table is one meter wide.

Illustration for 幅 (width)

How to say “width” in Japanese

“Width” in Japanese is 幅 (haba).

Marks the span between two sides or the limits within which something can vary.

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

Example sentences with 幅

画面の幅に合わせて、文字の大きさを調整します。ga men no haba ni a wa se te moji no ō ki sa o chō sei shi ma su

I adjust the text size to match the width of the screen.

Tips for using 幅

  • When Japanese speakers discuss dimensions, 幅 (haba) usually identifies the side-to-side measurement, while height and depth refer to other directions.

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