“Chair” in Japanese is 椅子 (いす), pronounced isu.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Chair, usually written in hiragana.
Example sentences
- いすに座ってください。いすにすわってください。Please sit on the chair.
- このいすは高いです。このいすはたかいです。This chair is expensive.
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FAQ
How do you say chair in Japanese?
Chair in Japanese is 椅子 (いす), pronounced “isu”.
How do you write chair in Japanese?
It's written 椅子 with kanji, or いす in hiragana. Both are read isu.
Is 椅子 on the JLPT?
Yes. 椅子 (isu) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.