ソファ

• Reading: ソファ
• Romaji: sofa
• Pronunciation: /so.ɸa/

Meaning

Sofa; couch. An upholstered seat for multiple people.

A loanword from English/French. Very commonly used in daily Japanese, sometimes also written as ソファー with a lengthened final vowel. A staple vocabulary item for describing living rooms, furniture stores, and home interiors.

Examples

1. 疲れたからソファに座って休もう。 I'm tired, so let's sit on the sofa and rest.
2. 新しいソファを買ったらリビングが狭くなった。 After buying a new sofa, the living room got a bit cramped.
3. 猫がソファの上で寝ている。 The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

Usage Guide

Context: home, furniture, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from the English word 'sofa,' which itself comes from Arabic suffah (a bench or raised platform covered with cushions).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal