English–Japanese
“yawn” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiakubi
Example
彼は大きなあくびをしました。kare wa ō ki na a ku bi o shi ma shi ta
He let out a big yawn.
How to say “yawn” in Japanese
“Yawn” in Japanese is あくび (akubi).
Describes the involuntary act of opening the mouth and drawing in a deep breath, usually because of tiredness or drowsiness.
Example sentences with あくび
眠気を感じると、自然にあくびが出ます。nemu ke o kan ji ru to shi zen ni a ku bi ga de ma su
When I feel sleepy, I naturally yawn.
Tips for using あくび
- An あくび (akubi) can suggest tiredness or boredom in conversation, but it can also occur without either feeling and does not always signal disinterest.