Japanese dictionary
How to say "racket" in Japanese
ラケットらけっと · raketto
A sports "racket" in Japanese is ラケット (raketto). A loud noise is 騒音 (sōon), or casually うるさい (noisy).
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Ways to say "racket" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ラケットらけっと · raketto | Racket (tennis, badminton). |
| 騒音そうおん · sōon | Racket; noise. |
How to use it
A table tennis paddle is also called ラケット.
"Make a racket" is 大きな音を立てる (make a loud noise).
Example sentences
- テニスのラケットを買いました。Tenisu no raketto o kaimashita.I bought a tennis racket.
- ラケットを借りられますか。Raketto o kariraremasu ka.Can I rent a racket?
- 外の工事がうるさいです。Soto no kōji ga urusai desu.The construction outside is making a racket.
- 騒音で眠れませんでした。Sōon de nemuremasen deshita.I couldn't sleep because of the noise.
- 卓球のラケットを持ってきてください。Takkyū no raketto o motte kite kudasai.Please bring a table tennis paddle.
- バドミントンのラケットは軽いです。Badominton no raketto wa karui desu.Badminton rackets are light.
Questions
How do you say "table tennis paddle" in Japanese?
It is also ラケット (raketto): 卓球のラケット.
How do you complain about noise politely in Japanese?
Say 少し音が気になるのですが (sukoshi oto ga ki ni naru no desu ga), "The noise is bothering me a little."
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