Japanese Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Japanese word
ドーム
Pronunciation
Romajidōmu
Meaning
- noundome
Example
このドームは大きいです。ko no dō mu wa ō ki i de su
This dome is large.
More examples
このドームでは音楽イベントが開かれます。ko no dō mu de wa on gaku i be n to ga hira ka re ma su
A music event is held at this dome.
Core concept
Describes a rounded roof or structure that rises above a building or enclosed space.
Common phrases
ドームの中dō mu no naka
inside the dome
ドームに入るdō mu ni hai ru
enter the dome
Definition in Japanese
半球を伏せたような形の屋根や、その形をした建物。han kyū o fu se ta yō na katachi no ya ne ya so no katachi o shi ta tate mono
Word origin
ドーム (dōmu) is a loanword from English dome, which came through French dôme from Latin domus, meaning "house".
Usage tips
- The word dome often appears before another noun, as in dome camera and dome tent, where it describes a rounded cover rather than a building.