Japanese Conversation · Level 10
90 words
Japanese word
オーク
Pronunciation
Romajiōku
Meaning
- nounoak
Example
この店にはオーク製の家具があります。ko no mise ni wa ō ku sei no ka gu ga a ri ma su
This store has oak furniture.
More examples
庭にオークの木を植えました。niwa ni ō ku no ki o u e ma shi ta
We planted an oak tree in the garden.
Core concept
Refers to the oak tree and the strong, useful wood obtained from it.
Common phrases
オーク材ō ku zai
oak wood
オークの木ō ku no ki
oak tree
オークの家具ō ku no ka gu
oak furniture
Definition in Japanese
ブナ科の落葉樹の一種。また、その木から取れる硬く丈夫な木材。bu na ka no raku yō ju no is shu ma ta so no ki ka ra to re ru kata ku jō bu na moku zai
Word origin
オーク (ōku, "oak") is a Japanese loanword from English oak, which comes from Old English āc, meaning the oak tree.
Usage tips
- Oak is strongly associated with barrels for aging wine and spirits because its wood is durable and can add flavor.