Pronunciation of 'カーテン'
The word 'カーテン' (kāten) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'curtain'. It refers to a piece of fabric or material used to block or obscure light, or to provide privacy.
Word Origin
The word originates from the English word 'curtain' and has been adapted into Japanese as 'カーテン' (kāten).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A piece of fabric or material used to block light or provide privacy, typically hung on windows or doorways.
Pronounced as 'KAR-tuhn', with stress on the first syllable. 'Kar' as in 'car', and 'tuhn' as in 'button'.
日本語
窓やドアに掛けて光を遮ったり、プライバシーを保護したりするための布や素材。
「カーテン」は「かーてん」と発音します。「かー」は伸ばして「kaa」、「てん」は「ten」と発音します。