Pronunciation of 'カーテン'
The word 'カーテン' (curtain) originates from English and is used in Japanese to refer to window coverings or drapes. It is pronounced as 'ka-ten' in Japanese and 'curtain' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'カーテン' is borrowed from English and adapted into Japanese katakana script.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A piece of cloth or other material used to block or obscure light, or as a decorative covering for windows.
Pronounced as 'CUR-tin', with stress on the first syllable. 'CUR' as in 'curve', and 'tin' as in 'tin can'.
日本語
窓や部屋の仕切りとして使われる布や素材。装飾や遮光の目的で使用される。
「カーテン」は「ka-ten」と発音します。「カー」は伸ばして「kaー」、「テン」は「ten」とはっきり発音します。