Japanese dictionary
How to say "wall" in Japanese
壁かべ · kabe
"Wall" in Japanese is 壁 (kabe). An outdoor wall or fence around a property is 塀 (hei).
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Ways to say "wall" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 壁かべ · kabe | Wall. |
| 塀へい · hei | Wall; fence (outdoor). |
| 壁紙かべがみ · kabegami | Wallpaper. |
How to use it
Hitting a wall, like a difficulty, is 壁にぶつかる (kabe ni butsukaru).
Computer or phone wallpaper is also 壁紙.
Example sentences
- 壁に絵を飾りました。Kabe ni e o kazarimashita.I hung a picture on the wall.
- この部屋は壁が薄いです。Kono heya wa kabe ga usui desu.The walls in this apartment are thin.
- 日本語の勉強で壁にぶつかっています。Nihongo no benkyō de kabe ni butsukatte imasu.I've hit a wall in my Japanese studies.
- 家の周りに塀があります。Ie no mawari ni hei ga arimasu.There's a wall around the house.
- 壁紙を変えました。Kabegami o kaemashita.I changed the wallpaper.
- 壁にポスターを貼らないでください。Kabe ni posutā o haranaide kudasai.Please don't put posters on the walls.
Questions
What does 壁にぶつかる mean?
壁にぶつかる (kabe ni butsukaru) means to hit a wall, to face a difficulty you can't easily get past.
How do you say "thin walls" in Japanese?
Say 壁が薄い (kabe ga usui). It is a common concern in apartments.
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