How to say "Oak" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Oak" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Oak" is "Nara", written in japanese as "ナラ".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The proper noun 'ナラ (なら)' refers to the oak tree, a type of hardwood tree that is native to many parts of the world. The oak tree is known for its sturdy trunk, widespread branches, and edible acorns. It is a common sight in forests and parks, and is often used in construction and furniture making. 'ナラ (なら)' can be used to refer to specific oak tree species or oak trees in general. For example: The oak tree in our backyard is very old - (うちの裏の木はとてもな らの木が古い).

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Nara" mean in japanese?

"Nara" means "Oak" .

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How to write "Oak" in Japanese

To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The katakana "ナ" is read as "na". And The katakana "ラ" is read as "ra".