How to Say “Paris” in Japanese

パリ
Pari[pa̠ɾʲi]
Paris in Japanese is パリ.
パリ is the name of the capital of France.
Meaning: capital of France (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is Pari.

Did you know?

  • If you are eating something very crunchy, you might use the adverbial form パリパリと (pari-pari to) to describe the sound of your chewing.
  • When Japanese people talk about 'Paris Syndrome' as パリ・シンドローム, they are referring to a phenomenon famously documented among Japanese tourists who feel a sense of shock or depression when visiting the city.
  • The 'r' sound in パリ is not a vibrating or liquid 'r' as in English, but a tap that is phonetically much closer to the 'd' in the English word 'ladder'.

Examples in context

  • パリで勉強したい。
    I'd like to study in Paris.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to study in パリ.
    Tatoeba #5158 by bunbuku, translation #1761 by brauliobezerra
  • 彼はパリへ発った。
    He set off to Paris.
    This sentence is useful for describing someone setting off to パリ.
    Tatoeba #111246 by bunbuku, translation #292438 by CM
  • 私はパリへ行った。
    I went to Paris.
    This sentence is useful for stating that you went to パリ.
    Tatoeba #948549 by e4zh1nmcz, translation #948555 by CN
  • パリ市へのビジネス旅行を計画しています。
    I am planning a business trip to Paris.
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Example conversation

Two friends are looking at a travel magazine.

  1. 陽葵 Himari

    パリは本当にきれいな街だね。
    Pari wa hontō ni kireina machi dane.
    Paris is a truly beautiful city, isn't it?
  2. 蓮 Ren

    うん、いつか陽葵も行ってほしいな。
    Un, itsuka Himari mo itte hoshii na.
    Yeah, I want you to go there someday, Himari.
  3. 陽葵 Himari

    蓮くんも一緒に行こうよ。
    Ren-kun mo issho ni ikō yo.
    Let's go together, Ren.
  4. 蓮 Ren

    いいよ、計画を立てよう。
    Ii yo, keikaku o tateyō.
    Sure, let's make a plan.

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