A collection of words that start with “de”. Perfect for shiritori and word games.
How many words starting with “de” can you think of?
When it’s your turn with “de” in shiritori, or when a word game asks for words that start with “de,” it’s often hard to come up with something on the spot, isn’t it?
So in this article, we’ll introduce words that start with “de,” organized by character length!
We’ve focused on everyday items and things you often see, so they should be easy to picture.
Feel free to use this from kids to adults—regardless of age!
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5 characters (1–10)
Designer
Designers who create visual works that move people’s hearts.
In Japan as well, there are many designers active on the global stage, such as Kashiwa Sato and Junko Koshino.
Disadvantages
When we move things forward or take on something new, we always consider what the downsides are, right? It’s the opposite of advantages—what we call shortcomings in Japanese.
6 characters (1–10)
Display
A display, simply put, is a TV-like screen you connect to a computer.
The term can also refer to exhibitions of products and the like.
Many people probably make use of large displays for work, don’t they?
electronic mail (email)
I think many people shorten it to “mail,” but the official term is “electronic mail.” It’s used for exchanging text and data via computers and smartphones.
microwave (oven)
These days, lots of quick and easy microwave recipes are being introduced.
It’s a handy appliance that can not only reheat food but also bake cakes.
In conclusion
We introduced words that start with “de.” How was it? Since many “de” words are related to work, they were probably quite familiar to adults. Try inputting a variety of words that start with “de,” and put them to use in children’s play or in games with friends and family!