Meaning

Primary

Glass

Alternative

Pane of Glass

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This comes from the word glass, and it refers to the stuff used to make Cinderella's slippers, and windows, in which case it can also mean a pane of glass.

We'll learn how to say the other meanings of "glass" later!

Pronunciation

ガラス
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 強化ガラス

    tempered glass

    色ガラス

    tinted glass

    フロントガラス

    windshield

Context Sentences

このペン、ガラスで出来てるの?

Is this pen made of glass?

うわー、シンデレラのガラスのくつみたい。

Wow, it looks like Cinderella's glass slipper.

フロントガラスに鳥のフンが付いてるよ。

You have bird poop on your windshield.