“Room” in Japanese is 部屋 (へや), pronounced heya.
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
Room. Room sizes are often measured in tatami mats (畳).
Example sentences
- 部屋をきれいにしました。へやをきれいにしました。I cleaned my room.
- この部屋は明るいです。このへやはあかるいです。This room is bright.
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FAQ
How do you say room in Japanese?
Room in Japanese is 部屋 (へや), pronounced “heya”.
How do you write room in Japanese?
It's written 部屋 with kanji, or へや in hiragana. Both are read heya.
Is 部屋 on the JLPT?
Yes. 部屋 (heya) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.