Japanese Conversation · Level 12
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Japanese word
ベンチ
Pronunciation
Romajibenchi
Meaning
- nounbench
Example
駅のベンチで友達を待ちます。eki no be n chi de tomo dachi o ma chi ma su
I wait for my friend on a bench at the station.
More examples
荷物をベンチの横に置いて、飲み物を買いに行きます。ni motsu o be n chi no yoko ni o i te no mi mono o ka i ni i ki ma su
I leave my bag beside the bench and go buy a drink.
Core concept
Presents a long surface made for people to sit on together in a public or shared place.
Common phrases
ベンチに座るbe n chi ni suwa ru
sit on a bench
ベンチで休むbe n chi de yasu mu
rest on a bench
ベンチの横be n chi no yoko
beside a bench
Similar words
長椅子chōisu: A long seat made for more than one person, often used as furniture in a room or public place.
Definition in Japanese
公共の場所などに置かれ、数人で腰掛けられる長い座席。kō kyō no ba sho na do ni o ka re sū nin de koshi ka ke ra re ru naga i za seki
Word origin
The Japanese noun ベンチ (benchi) comes from English bench, which originally referred to a long seat.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, bench can also mean a work surface, as in workbench, which connects the word with places where people make or repair things.