Japanese dictionary
How to say "main" in Japanese
主なおもな · omo na
"Main" in Japanese is 主な (omo na), as in 主な仕事 (main job). For a main dish, people say メイン (mein).
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Ways to say "main" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 主なおもな · omo na | Main; chief. |
| メインめいん · mein | Main (dish, event). |
| 本〜ほん · hon | Main (building, office), as in main office. |
How to use it
"Main office" is 本社 (honsha), and "main building" is 本館 (honkan).
"Mainly" is 主に (omo ni).
Example sentences
- 主な仕事は営業です。Omo na shigoto wa eigyō desu.My main job is sales.
- メインは肉と魚から選べます。Mein wa niku to sakana kara erabemasu.You can choose meat or fish for the main course.
- 本社は東京にあります。Honsha wa Tōkyō ni arimasu.The main office is in Tokyo.
- お客様は主にアジアの企業です。Okyakusama wa omo ni Ajia no kigyō desu.Our customers are mainly Asian companies.
- 今日のメインイベントは夜です。Kyō no mein ibento wa yoru desu.Today's main event is in the evening.
- ホテルの本館に泊まりました。Hoteru no honkan ni tomarimashita.I stayed in the hotel's main building.
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Questions
How do you say "mainly" in Japanese?
Say 主に (omo ni): 主に英語で話します (I mainly speak English).
How do you say "main office" in Japanese?
Say 本社 (honsha). A branch office is 支社 (shisha).
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