“Sky” in Japanese is 空 (そら), pronounced sora.
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
Sky. The same kanji also means “empty”, as in 空手 (karate, “empty hand”).
Example sentences
- 空が青いです。そらがあおいです。The sky is blue.
- 今日は空がきれいですね。きょうはそらがきれいですね。The sky is beautiful today.
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FAQ
How do you say sky in Japanese?
Sky in Japanese is 空 (そら), pronounced “sora”.
How do you write sky in Japanese?
It's written 空 with kanji, or そら in hiragana. Both are read sora.
Is 空 on the JLPT?
Yes. 空 (sora) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.