すな

Sand

N4noun·suna

How to remember it

Picture toes sunk in 'suna' — sand squishing at the beach.

Example sentences

  • 靴に砂が入りました。

    くつにすながはいりました。

    Sand got into my shoes.

  • 浜辺の砂はとても白いです。

    はまべのすなはとてもしろいです。

    The sand on the beach is very white.

Usage

Uncountable noun; pairs with 砂浜 (sandy beach) and 砂が入る (sand gets in).

Related words

砂浜砂糖

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