セメント
semento[se̞mẽ̞nto̞]
The English word 'cement' is translated into Japanese as セメント (semento).
セメント refers to the powdered substance used in construction. If you wish to express the verbal sense of 'cementing' something to make it permanent, the phrase 固く結ぶ is used.
Meaning: a powdered substance (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is semento.
Did you know?
- The Japanese construction industry has developed specialized terms like 早強セメント ('haya-tsuyo semento') to describe high-early-strength cement. This reflects the cultural necessity for rapid infrastructure repair following earthquakes and other natural disasters.
- While セメント is the material, the act of 'cementing' a relationship or bond is often expressed through the word 絆 ('kizuna'), which describes an emotional tie that cannot be broken.
- Because セメント is an English loanword, it follows the phonetic rules of Japanese, which forbids ending a syllable with a consonant other than 'n'. This is why an extra 'o' is added to the end to create 'semento'.
Examples in context
- セメントは２、３時間で固まる。The cement will set in a couple of hours.This sentence is useful for describing the setting time of the word セメント.Tatoeba #213992 by KK_kaku_, translation #51280 by CM
- すみません、この壁にセメントが必要です。Excuse me, we need cement for this wall.
- 新しいセメントを買ってきました。Atarashii semento o katte kimashita.I bought some new cement.
- 袋に入ったセメントは重いです。Fukuro ni haitta semento wa omoi desu.The cement in the bag is heavy.
Example conversation
At a construction site, a man asks a woman for supplies.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣さん、セメントはありますか？Yui-san, semento wa arimasu ka?Yui, do you have any cement?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、あそこにありますよ。Hai, asoko ni arimasu yo.Yes, it is over there.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとうございます。運ぶのが大変ですね。Arigatou gozaimasu. Hakobu no ga taihen desu ne.Thank you. It is hard to carry, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yui大翔さん、手伝いましょうか？Hiroto-san, tetsudaimashou ka?Hiroto, shall I help you?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cement” translations and entries セメント, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
