天井
tenjō[tẽ̞ɲ̟d͡ʑo̞ː]
The English word "ceiling" is translated into Japanese as 天井 (tenjō).
天井 refers to the physical ceiling of a room. It is also used metaphorically, much like in English, to describe an upper limit or a cap on something, such as a price or a specific level.
Meaning: upper limit of room (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
tenjō
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Examples in context
- 彼は天井を見上げた。He looked up at the ceiling.This sentence shows someone looking up at the 天井.Tatoeba #101936 by bunbuku, translation #301757 by CK
- 天井に手が届くんだよ。I can touch the ceiling.This sentence describes the ability to touch the 天井.Tatoeba #125207 by bunbuku, translation #4632370 by mactrey
- 天井に手が届きますか。Can you reach the ceiling?This sentence is a question about whether one can reach the 天井.Tatoeba #125208 by bunbuku, translation #278785 by CK
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Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are looking at a high ceiling in a cafe.
- 蓮 Renこのカフェの天井は高いね。Kono kafe no tenjou wa takai ne.The ceiling in this cafe is high, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ、すごく開放感があるね。Hontou da, sugoku kaifoukan ga aru ne.True, it feels very spacious.
- 蓮 Ren天井のデザインも素敵だよ。Tenjou no dezain mo suteki da yo.The design of the ceiling is lovely too.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くんの言う通りだね。Ren-kun no iu toori da ne.You're right, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ceiling” translations and entries 天井, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 天井, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
