Then, let me explain how to use this “kami” through the example sentence below.Įxample #2: how to say “paper” in Japanese To differentiate this “kami” from its homonyms, therefore, we need to be careful with the context. In other words, this is the only one option to say ‘paper’ in Japanese. Unlike “kami” meaning ‘hair’, no other words can take over the role of this type of “kami”. Its definition and meaning are also quite simple and clear, I think. kami – 紙 (かみ) : a noun meaning ‘paper’ in Japanese.Next, then, let me explain “kami” meaning ‘paper’ in Japanese. When it is used together with a verb meaning ‘to grow’, ‘to wave’, ‘to cut’, or such, proobably it would mean ‘hair’ in Japanese. To differentiate this “kami” from the others, we need to be careful with the verb used together with it. In this example, this expression is used with its verb part conjugated. Japanese native speakers often use it as a part of the idiomatic expression, “kami wo nobasu”, which literally means ‘to grow hair’. This is a typical usage of “kami” meaning ‘hair’. In the example, it is put after the te-formed verb, “nobashi te”, to express the continuity of its action, ‘to grow’.
Verbs need to be changed to their te forms to be connected with “iru”. In the example, it is put after the conjugated verb, “nobashi”, to make its te form, “nobashi te”. te – て : a conjunctive particle put after a verb or adjective to make its te form.In the example, it has been conjugated for the better connection with its following word. nobashi – 伸ばし (のばし) : one conjugation of the verb, “nobasu”, which means ‘to extend’, ‘to grow’, or such.In the example, it is put after the noun, “kami”, to make the object word in the sentence. wo – を : a case particle used to make the object word in a sentence.In the example, it is put after the pronoun, “watashi”, to make the subject word in the sentence. wa – は : a binding particle working as a case marker or topic marker.watashi – 私 (わたし) : a pronoun meaning ‘I’ in Japanese.Watashi wa kami wo nobashi te iru – 私は髪を伸ばしている (わたしはかみをのばしている) I’m growing out my hair.īelow are the new words used in the example sentence. Then, let me explain how to use this type of “kami” through the example sentence below.Įxample #1: how to say “hair” in Japanese So, we don’t have to pay much attention to the difference. Yet, Japanese native speakers normally use both in the same way. Perhaps, it would help us to mean ‘hair’ specifically and to avoid the possible confusion among the homonyms. In the Japanese language, there is another way to say “hair”. Its definition and meaning are quite simple and clear, I think. kami – 髪 (かみ) : a noun meaning ‘hair’ in Japanese.Example #3: how to say “godlike” in Japaneseįirst, let me start with “kami” meaning ‘hair’ in Japanese.Example #2: how to say “paper” in Japanese.Example #1: how to say “hair” in Japanese.In this blog post, I will explain these three usages in detail through example sentences. Normally, Japanese native speakers say “kami” to mean ‘hair’, ‘paper’, or ‘God’ in Japanese. In the Japanese language, there are a lot of homonyms.