How to say 'Tissue' in Japanese | ティッシュ

word

Meaning

Tissue

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ティッシュ (tisshu)' refers to a 'tissue', typically the kind used for personal hygiene, such as facial tissues or paper handkerchiefs. This word is a loanword from English, and it is commonly used in everyday situations, especially when referring to tissues used for blowing one's nose or cleaning up small spills. For example: Can you pass me a tissue?「ティッシュを取ってくれますか？」(てぃっしゅをとってくれますか？). I always carry tissues in my bag「私はいつもバッグにティッシュを持っています」(わたしはいつもばっぐにてぃっしゅをもっています). Note that 'ティッシュ' is often used in casual conversation, and it is understood by most Japanese speakers.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

1965

Composition

katakana

Handwriting