Japanese Conversation · Level 4
86 words
Japanese word
リング
Pronunciation
Romajiringu
Meaning
- nounring
Example
母はリングを買いました。haha wa ri n gu o ka i ma shi ta
My mother bought a ring.
More examples
このリングはサイズが少し大きいです。ko no ri n gu wa sa i zu ga suko shi ō ki i de su
This ring is a little too large.
Core concept
Refers to a circular band worn on a finger, usually as jewelry or a symbol of a relationship.
Common phrases
リングをはめるri n gu o ha me ru
put on a ring
リングを外すri n gu o hazu su
take off a ring
リングのサイズri n gu no sa i zu
ring size
Similar words
指輪yubiwa: The common Japanese term for a band of jewelry worn on a finger.
Definition in Japanese
指にはめて身につける、輪の形をした装飾品。yubi ni ha me te mi ni tsu ke ru wa no katachi o shi ta sō shoku hin
Word origin
The Japanese loanword リング (ringu) comes from English ring, which traces back to Old English hring, meaning a circle or band.
Usage tips
- In English, ring can also mean the sound of a bell or phone, so its meaning depends strongly on the surrounding words.
Related words
- リング状ringujōring-shapednoun