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How to say 'Curtain' in Japanese | カーテン

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The Japanese word for Curtain is 'Kaaten', written as カーテン in Japanese.

    Meaning

    Curtain

    Reading

    Kaaten

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun 'カーテン (kaaten)' means 'curtain'. It refers to a piece of fabric or material that is hung to cover a window, divide a room, or provide privacy. This word is often used in everyday contexts, such as in homes, offices, or theaters. For example: Please close the curtain「カーテンを閉めてください」(カーテンをしめてください). The curtain in this room is very beautiful「この部屋のカーテンはとてもきれいです」(このへやのカーテンはとてもきれいです). The word is borrowed from the English 'curtain' and is commonly written in katakana.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Frequency

    5559

    Composition

    katakana

    Handwriting

Katakana in the Word カーテン

This word contains 3 Katakana characters :

  • katakana

    Reading

    Ka
  • katakana

    カー

    Reading

    Kaa
  • katakana

    Reading

    Te
  • katakana

    Reading

    N

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'Kaaten' means 'Curtain' .

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