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

  • ガラスのかけら

    pieces of glass

    ガラスのくつ

    glass shoes, glass slippers

    ガラスのコップ

    a glass cup, a glass

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.