Japanese Word · Intermediate
はりぼて
a papier-mâché creation, such as a toy or a theater prop
Pronunciation: [ha̠ɾʲibo̞te̞]
Meaning
a papier-mâché creation, such as a toy or a theater prop
Example
ようこそ！ハリボテの城へ！
Welcome to the fake castle!
Practice tips
- Practice はりぼて out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.