How to Say “X” in Japanese

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エックス
ekkusu[e̞k̚kɯ̟̊sɨ]
エックス (ekkusu) is the Japanese name for the letter X.
エックス is used to refer to the letter X.

How do you pronounce it?

ekkusu

Did you know?

  • In Japanese romantic slang, エックス can be used to refer to an 'ex' partner, borrowing the English meaning and sound simultaneously.
  • While エックス is the name for the letter, the shape of an 'X' is often called a バツ (batsu) in Japanese. This word is frequently used to indicate that something is incorrect or forbidden.
  • The word エックス is frequently used in the names of Japanese fictional characters or brands to evoke a sense of mystery, futuristic style or 'edge'.

Examples in context

  • 「猫」という言葉です。
    The word for 'cat' is 'neko'
  • 「犬」という単語だ。
    The word for 'dog' is 'inu'
  • 答えはエックスです。
    Kotae wa ekkusu desu.
    The answer is X.
  • エックスの形を描いてください。
    Ekkusu no katachi o kaite kudasai.
    Please draw an X shape.
  • エックスを書いてください。
    Ekkusu o kaite kudasai.
    Please write an X.

Example conversation

Kenta and Yui are working on a math puzzle together.

  1. 健太 Kenta

    この問題の答えはエックスかな？
    Kono mondai no kotae wa ekkusu kana?
    I wonder if the answer to this problem is X?
  2. 結衣 Yui

    ええ、エックスで合っていると思います。
    Ee, ekkusu de atte iru to omoimasu.
    Yes, I think X is correct.
  3. 健太 Kenta

    じゃあ、ノートにエックスを書いておくね。
    Jaa, nōto ni ekkusu o kaite oku ne.
    Then, I'll write an X in the notebook.
  4. 結衣 Yui

    お願いします、健太さん。
    Onegaishimasu, Kenta-san.
    Please do, Kenta.

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