Japanese dictionary
How to say "tower" in Japanese
タワーたわー · tawā
"Tower" in Japanese is タワー (tawā) for modern towers, and 塔 (tō) for pagodas and traditional towers.
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Ways to say "tower" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| タワーたわー · tawā | Tower (modern). |
| 塔とう · tō | Tower; pagoda. |
| 五重塔ごじゅうのとう · gojū no tō | Five-story pagoda. |
How to use it
A five-story pagoda at a temple is 五重塔 (gojū no tō).
A high-rise apartment building is タワーマンション, often shortened to タワマン.
Example sentences
- 東京タワーに登りました。Tōkyō tawā ni noborimashita.I went up Tokyo Tower.
- お寺の五重塔を見ました。O-tera no gojū no tō o mimashita.I saw the five-story pagoda at the temple.
- タワーの上から町が見えます。Tawā no ue kara machi ga miemasu.You can see the town from the top of the tower.
- 駅の近くのタワーマンションに住んでいます。Eki no chikaku no tawā manshon ni sunde imasu.I live in a high-rise apartment near the station.
- この塔は四百年前に建てられました。Kono tō wa yonhyakunen mae ni tateraremashita.This tower was built 400 years ago.
- 夜のタワーはきれいです。Yoru no tawā wa kirei desu.The tower is beautiful at night.
Questions
What is a 五重塔?
五重塔 (gojū no tō) is a five-story pagoda, found at many Buddhist temples in Japan.
What is タワマン?
タワマン (tawaman) is short for タワーマンション, a high-rise apartment building.
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