Meaning

Primary

Floor

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ゆか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading with the kanji, but here’s a mnemonic in case you need a refresher:

You look at the floor. It's disgusting. Dirtiest and nastiest floor you've ever seen. You say yucka (ゆか) because it's covered in yucca (ゆか). Plus, it's all rotten. Yucka!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 床を作る

    to make a floor

    床を見る

    to look at the floor

    床をふく

    to wipe the floor

Context Sentences

今日は床にモップをかけます。

I will mop the floor today.

床にゴキブリがいる!

There are cockroaches on the floor!

床の上でヨガをしているのが私の兄です。

That is my brother doing yoga on the floor.

Kanji Composition