ガラス
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Base noun form. Refers to the material glass or a pane of glass. Used in contexts like windows, bottles, or glass objects. Example: 『窓ガラス』 (mado garasu, 'window glass').
Theme
User and their friend Miyuki are at a café, noticing the large windows and discussing materials used in architecture.
ガラス
ガラス
glass / pane
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'glass' window that's so clear you can see through it. The word sounds like 'glass' in English — 'ガラス' (garasu, 'glass') is just 'glass' with a Japanese accent!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『ガラス』 (garasu, 'glass') is commonly used for windows, bottles, and glassware. Traditional Japanese architecture often features 『障子』 (shoji, 'paper sliding doors') instead of glass windows, but modern buildings use glass extensively.
Forms
Base: ガラスBase noun form. Refers to the material glass or a pane of glass. Used in contexts like windows, bottles, or glass objects. Example: 『窓ガラス』 (mado garasu, 'window glass').