指輪
yubiwa[jɯ̟bʲiβ̞a̠]
The English word "ring" is 指輪 (yubiwa) in Japanese.
指輪 is the most common and generic term for a ring in Japanese and is suitable for both formal and informal situations.
Meaning: round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
yubiwa
Did you know?
- The character 輪 is also used in the word 輪廻 to describe the cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhism.
- In Japanese culture, the left hand is typically for engagement and wedding rings, but the right hand is often used for fashion rings.
- In modern Japanese, the phrase 指輪をはめる uses a specific verb はめる that means to fit something tightly onto a part of the body, rather than just 'wearing' it.
Examples in context
- 指輪がない。My ring is gone.This sentence is useful for expressing that a ring is missing.Tatoeba #10367619 by small_snow, translation #3334018 by CK
- これは指輪。This is a ring.This sentence is useful for identifying an object as a ring.Tatoeba #12143105 by small_snow, translation #10735017 by ddnktr
- 私の指輪、どこ？Where's my ring?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a ring.Tatoeba #10367331 by small_snow, translation #2254650 by CK
- 神聖な輪で結ばれる。Bound by a sacred ring.
- そのリングはとてもかわいいね。That ring is very cute, isn't it?
- この指環は大切な思い出が詰まっている。This ring is filled with precious memories.
- 46 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is shopping at a jewelry store.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの指輪、結衣に似合うと思う。Kono yubiwa, Yui ni niau to omou.I think this ring would look good on you, Yui.
- 結衣 Yui本当？すごく可愛い指輪だね。Hontou? Sugoku kawaii yubiwa dane.Really? It's a very cute ring.
- 大翔 Hiroto一度つけてみてよ。Ichido tsukete mite yo.Try it on once.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう。サイズがぴったりだわ。Arigatou. Saizu ga pittari dawa.Thank you. The size is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ring” translations and entries 指輪, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
