How to say “How do you say it in Japanese” in Japanese

日本語で何と言いますか
にほんごでなんといいますかnihongo de nan to iimasu ka
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The short answer

“How do you say it in Japanese” in Japanese is 日本語で何と言いますか (にほんごでなんといいますか), pronounced nihongo de nan to iimasu ka.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 13 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Point at something, or say the English word first: .

Example sentences

  • これは日本語で何と言いますか。これはにほんごでなんといいますか。
    How do you say this in Japanese?
  • 「apple」は日本語で何ですか。「apple」はにほんごでなんですか。
    What is “apple” in Japanese?

Quick practice

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FAQ

How do you say How do you say it in Japanese in Japanese?

How do you say it in Japanese in Japanese is 日本語で何と言いますか (にほんごでなんといいますか), pronounced “nihongo de nan to iimasu ka”.

How do you write How do you say it in Japanese in Japanese?

It's written 日本語で何と言いますか with kanji, or にほんごでなんといいますか in hiragana. Both are read nihongo de nan to iimasu ka.