Japanese dictionary
How to say "sofa" in Japanese
ソファーそふぁー · sofā
"Sofa" in Japanese is ソファー (sofā), also written ソファ.
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Ways to say "sofa" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ソファーそふぁー · sofā | Sofa; couch. |
| ソファそふぁ · sofa | Sofa (short spelling). |
How to use it
A sofa bed is ソファーベッド.
Many Japanese homes use low sofas or floor cushions, 座布団 (zabuton).
Example sentences
- ソファーに座ってください。Sofā ni suwatte kudasai.Please sit on the sofa.
- リビングに新しいソファーを置きました。Ribingu ni atarashii sofā o okimashita.I put a new sofa in the living room.
- ソファーで寝てしまいました。Sofā de nete shimaimashita.I fell asleep on the sofa.
- ロビーのソファーでお待ちください。Robī no sofā de o-machi kudasai.Please wait on the sofa in the lobby.
- このソファーは三人座れます。Kono sofā wa sannin suwaremasu.This sofa seats three people.
- ソファーベッドなので、泊まれます。Sofā beddo na node, tomaremasu.It's a sofa bed, so you can stay over.
Questions
Is it ソファー or ソファ?
Both spellings are used. ソファー (sofā) is common in conversation and stores.
What is 座布団?
座布団 (zabuton) is a flat floor cushion for sitting on tatami.
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