How to Say "Dam" in Japanese - How To Say Guide

ダム

damu[da̠mɯ̟]

The Japanese word for "dam" is ダム (damu). Wiktionary also lists 堰堤 (entei).

Meaning: structure placed across a flowing body of water (noun)

Ways to say it

“dam” in Japanese
Japanese	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
ダム	damu	[da̠mɯ̟] (narrow)
堰堤	entei

Both terms refer to a structure placed across a flowing body of water.

堰堤 is a more technical or formal term used in engineering or official contexts to refer to a dam or embankment.

damu

In Japan, there is a thriving subculture of 'dam enthusiasts' who travel specifically to photograph and visit various structures. They even have their own specialized magazines and competitions.
Some Japanese dams are designated as 'National Important Cultural Properties' if their construction methods represent a significant era of Japanese history.
The Japanese government promotes ダム観光 (damu kankō) or 'dam tourism' to encourage people to visit these engineering sites as leisure destinations.

大雨でダムが決壊した。
The dam burst owing to the heavy rain.
This sentence is useful for describing a dam bursting due to heavy rain.
Tatoeba #11603938 by small_snow, translation #275563 by CK
ダムの近くに住んでます。
I live near a dam.
This sentence is useful for stating that you live near a dam.
Tatoeba #10614522 by small_snow, translation #2353392 by AlanF_US
大きなダムができるそうだ。
They say that a huge dam will be built.
This sentence is useful for mentioning the construction of a huge dam.
Tatoeba #137744 by bunbuku, translation #275491 by CK
大規模な堰プロジェクトが水災を防ぐために始まります。
A large-scale dam project will begin to prevent flooding.
この川にはすごいダムがあるんだよ！
There's an amazing dam in this river, you know!
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Kenta and Yui are looking at a map of the region.

健太 Kenta

このダムの景色はとても綺麗だよ。
Kono damu no keshiki wa totemo kirei dayo.
The scenery at this dam is very beautiful.
結衣 Yui

本当だね。いつか行ってみたいな。
Hontou dane. Itsuka itte mitai na.
You're right. I want to visit it someday.
健太 Kenta

今度の週末に一緒に行こうか。
Kondo no shuumatsu ni issho ni ikou ka.
Shall we go together this coming weekend?
結衣 Yui

いいよ！楽しみにしてるね。
Ii yo! Tanoshimi ni shiteru ne.
Sure! I'm looking forward to it.

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