Lexical entry

テラコッタ

terakotta

A reddish-brown clay material used for pottery, tiles, and finishes.

Home & LifestylePure GairaigoCompoundSource: Italian

Meaning

A clay-based material or the reddish-brown color associated with it, used for pottery, tiles, and architectural finishes. The English loanword is usually treated as a single noun in Japanese.

clay material
reddish-brown finish
pottery and tiles

Examples

Example Sentences

ベランダにテラコッタの植木鉢を並べた。

I lined up terracotta pots on the balcony.

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このカフェの内装にはテラコッタ色が使われている。

Terracotta colors are used in the interior of this cafe.

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テラコッタは、古くから彫刻や建築に使われてきた素材です。

Terracotta is a material that has been used in sculpture and architecture since ancient times.

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テラゾー

A decorative flooring or surfacing material made from chips of stone set in a binder.

テラロッサ

A red clay-rich soil, especially the red soil found over limestone in Mediterranean regions.

Evidence and Provenance

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