Translation guide
A dome is a rounded roof or ceiling, often on a large building. In Japanese, the word ドーム (dōmu) is a common loanword, but native terms like 円屋根 (maruyane) and 天蓋 (tengai) exist for specific contexts.
The learner wants to refer to a dome-shaped architectural structure, such as on a capitol building, church, or stadium.
The most common and widely understood term for a dome, used for modern and Western-style domes. A loanword from English.
The dome of the National Diet Building is famous.
This stadium has a large dome.
Literally 'round roof'. A native Japanese term for a dome-shaped roof, often used in traditional or descriptive contexts.
The dome of the temple is beautiful.
Refers to a canopy or baldachin, often dome-shaped, such as over an altar or throne. Can also mean the dome of the sky in literary contexts.
A canopy was set up over the altar.
The learner wants to refer to a building or venue that is dome-shaped, such as a sports dome or event hall.
Used in names of facilities like Tokyo Dome, Sapporo Dome. Can also refer to the concept of a domed stadium.
There is a concert at Tokyo Dome.
At a domed stadium, games can be played even on rainy days.
Means 'dome-shaped' or 'dome type'. Used as a modifier for buildings or objects.
The learner wants to describe a dome-shaped geological formation, such as a salt dome or lava dome.
ドーム is a versatile loanword that covers most meanings of 'dome'. It is safe to use in everyday conversation and writing. For traditional Japanese architecture, 円屋根 may be more appropriate, but ドーム is still understood.
The dome of that building is beautiful, isn't it?
ドーム型のテントを買いました。
I bought a dome-shaped tent.