Japanese Conversation · Level 12
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Japanese word
リボン
Pronunciation
Romajiribon
Meaning
- nounribbon
Example
妹は赤いリボンをつけています。imōto wa aka i ri bo n o tsu ke te i ma su
My little sister is wearing a red ribbon.
More examples
プレゼントに黄色いリボンをかけます。pu re ze n to ni ki iro i ri bo n o ka ke ma su
I put a yellow ribbon on the present.
Core concept
Refers to a narrow strip of material used for decoration or tied into a decorative bow.
Common phrases
リボンをつけるri bo n o tsu ke ru
wear a ribbon
リボンを結ぶri bo n o musu bu
tie a ribbon
リボンをかけるri bo n o ka ke ru
put a ribbon on
Definition in Japanese
細長く帯状にした布や紙などで、物を飾ったり結んで飾りにしたりするもの。hoso naga ku obi jō ni shi ta nuno ya kami na do de mono o kaza tta ri musu n de kaza ri ni shi ta ri su ru mo no
Word origin
The Japanese noun リボン (ribon) comes from English ribbon, which traces back to Old French riban.
Usage tips
- In English, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the opening of a new building or event by cutting a ribbon.
Other meanings
- bownoun