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How to say "Ribbon" in Japanese | リボン

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

the Japanese word for "Ribbon" is "Ribon", written in japanese as "リボン".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese noun 'リボン (ribon)' means 'ribbon'. It refers to a strip of fabric, often used for decoration, tying, or as an accessory. This word is commonly used in contexts such as fashion, gifts, or crafts. For example: She tied a ribbon on the gift「彼女はプレゼントにリボンを結んだ」(かのじょはぷれぜんとにりぼんをむすんだ). The dress has a beautiful ribbon「そのドレスにはきれいなリボンがある」(そのどれすにはきれいなりぼんがある). Note that 'リボン' is a loanword from English, and its usage is straightforward, typically referring to the physical object.

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

What does "Ribon" mean in japanese?

"Ribon" means "Ribbon" .

To make really sure you learn this word, We'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 "リ" is read as "ri". The katakana "ボ" is read as "bo". And The katakana "ン" is read as "n".