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How to say Space In Japanese?

KanjiHiragana
宇宙うちゅう
Pronunciation: uchū
How to Say It Outloud: oo-choo
Usage: Refers to outer space or the universe.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は宇宙に興味があります。
Example Sentence English:He is interested in space.
KanjiHiragana
空間くうかん
Pronunciation: kūkan
How to Say It Outloud: koo-kahn
Usage: Refers to space in terms of area, volume, or physical space.
Example Sentence Japanese:この部屋にはたくさんの空間があります。
Example Sentence English:There is a lot of space in this room.
HiraganaKatakana
スペーススペース
Pronunciation: supēsu
How to Say It Outloud: su-peh-su
Usage: Refers to space in both physical and conceptual terms, borrowed from English.
Example Sentence Japanese:ここにもっとスペースが必要です。
Example Sentence English:We need more space here.
KanjiHiragana
そら
Pronunciation: sora
How to Say It Outloud: soh-rah
Usage: Refers to the sky, but can also metaphorically mean space.
Example Sentence Japanese:空を見上げる。
Example Sentence English:Look up at the sky.

Dictionary

空きあきCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n2
Noun
  • space; room; gap; emptiness
Noun
  • vacancy; opening; empty seat
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • free time; time to spare
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • disuse; unused thing
間隔かんかくCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun
  • space; interval
Noun
  • space character; whitespace
空間くうかんCommon word
Noun
  • space; room; airspace
Wikipedia definition
  • Space
スペーススペースCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun
  • space; room
Noun
  • space (between letters, words, etc.)
Noun
  • space (piece of type)
Noun
  • (outer) space
Wikipedia definition
  • Space (punctuation)
宇宙うちゅうCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun
  • universe; cosmos; space
Wikipedia definition
  • Universe
Common wordjlpt-n3
Noun
  • place; spot; space
Noun
  • field; discipline; sphere; realm
Noun
  • occasion; situation
Noun
  • scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
Noun
  • session
Noun
  • field; table; area in which cards are laid out
Noun
  • round (east, south, etc.)
Noun
  • field
Noun
  • field (in Gestalt psychology)
Wikipedia definition
  • Field (physics)
あいだCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun
  • space (between); gap; interval; distance; stretch
Noun
Adverb (fukushi)
  • period of time (during, while); duration; interval
Noun
  • between (two parties or things)
Noun
  • among (a group)
Noun
  • relations (between); relationship
Noun
  • midpoint; average; halfway; middle ground
Conjunction
  • due to; because of
Wikipedia definition
  • Ma (negative space)
ちゅうCommon word
Noun
  • space; air; midair
Noun
  • (from) memory; (by) heart
宇宙空間うちゅうくうかんCommon word
Noun
  • (outer) space
Wikipedia definition
  • Outer space
場所ばしょCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun
  • place; location; spot; position
Noun
  • room; space
Noun
  • basho; wrestling tournament
余裕よゆうCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun
  • surplus; margin; leeway; room; space; time; allowance; flexibility; scope
Noun
  • composure; placidity; complacency; calm
すきCommon word
Noun
  • gap; space
Noun
  • break; interlude; interval
Noun
  • chink (in one's armor, armour); chance; opportunity; weak spot
Noun
  • breach (of a relationship between people)
Common wordjlpt-n3
Noun
  • time; pause
Noun
  • space
Noun
  • room
宇宙開発うちゅうかいはつCommon word
Noun
  • space development; space exploration
Wikipedia definition
  • Space exploration
世界せかいCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun
  • the world; society; the universe
Noun
  • sphere; circle; world
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • world-renowned; world-famous
Noun
  • realm governed by one Buddha; space
Wikipedia definition
  • World
面積めんせきCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun
  • area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
Wikipedia definition
  • Area
さかいCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun
  • border; boundary
Noun
  • turning point; watershed
Noun
  • area; region; spot; space; environment
Noun
  • psychological state; mental state
Noun
  • cognitive object; something perceptible by the sense organs or mind
つかの間つかのまCommon wordjlpt-n1
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
  • moment; brief space of time
狭間はざまCommon word
Noun
  • interval; space; interstice; threshold
Noun
  • valley; gorge; ravine
Noun
  • loophole (in a wall); crenel; eyelet
紙面しめんCommon word
Noun
  • space on a page (e.g. in a newspaper)
Noun
  • surface of paper
Noun
  • letter; writings; document
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