VocabJLPT N1
tile
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. tile
  2. 2. Tile
A noun borrowed from English referring to flat, thin pieces of material such as ceramic or stone used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. It is commonly seen in descriptions of bathrooms, kitchens, and building interiors.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Come on, tiling isn't that easy, is it?

Sentence 2

We unexpectedly ran short on tiles and had to rush out to buy more.

Sentence 3

Ugh, the tile grout has gone all black — it's a mess!

Sentence 4

According to the official announcement, all hallway tiles in the school are scheduled for full replacement.

Sentence 5

Excuse me, how much tile do you currently have in stock?