How to say 'Match' in Japanese | マッチ

word

Meaning

Match

Reading

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'マッチ (matchi)' refers to a 'match', specifically the small stick used for lighting fires. It is a loanword from English and is commonly used in everyday contexts. For example: I need a match to light the candle「キャンドルに火をつけるためにマッチが必要です」(キャンドルにひをつけるためにマッチがひつようです). He struck a match to see in the dark「彼は暗闇で見るためにマッチを擦った」(かれはくらやみでみるためにマッチをこすった). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its direct reference to the object.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

1369

Composition

katakana

Handwriting