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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2 characters (1–10)
Demo
“Demo” is an abbreviation of “demonstration.” It’s often used when referring to protest activities where people carry placards, and so on.
deshi (disciple/apprentice)
A person who learns under a master is called a disciple.
In certain professions, such as rakugo performers, it is customary to begin by becoming a disciple.
rumor
We refer to untrue rumors as “dema.” Apparently, dema is an abbreviation of the German word “Demagogie.”
3 characters (1–10)
encounter; meeting; chance meeting
We say that when people encounter each other, it’s a meeting or an encounter, don’t we? What kind of story is there behind your meeting with someone important to you?
Data
Since personal computers became widespread, we’ve started exchanging information as data, haven’t we? Many people probably use file transfer services like Data Bin for work, don’t they?
electricity
Electricity has become indispensable in our lives.
Some people even live in all-electric homes.
Devices that can store electricity are also sold to prepare for power outages during disasters.
4 letters (1–10)
Dessert
Some of you probably have a sweet tooth for desserts.
They’re one of the pleasures after a meal, aren’t they? Fruit, cake, parfaits… what’s your favorite dessert?