How to say 'Fan' in Japanese | うちわ

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The Japanese word for Fan is 'Uchiwa', written as うちわ in Japanese.

word

うちわ

Meaning

Fan

Reading

Uchiwa

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'うちわ (uchiwa)' refers to a traditional Japanese hand fan. Unlike folding fans, uchiwa are typically made of a single piece of paper or fabric stretched over a flat, rigid frame, often bamboo. They are used to create a breeze and cool oneself, especially during hot summer months. Uchiwa are also commonly given as promotional items at festivals or events, often featuring advertisements or designs. Example sentences: She is fanning herself with a uchiwa「彼女はうちわで扇いでいる」(かのじょはうちわであおいでいる). I received a uchiwa at the festival「祭りでうちわをもらった」(まつりでうちわをもらった).

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

4057

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word うちわ

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

う

Reading

hiragana

ち

Reading

Chi

hiragana

わ

Reading

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'Uchiwa' means 'Fan' .

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