How to say "pyramid" in Japanese

• ピラミッドCommon
  nounThe word for a pyramid in ordinary use: the ancient Egyptian monuments, similar structures elsewhere, and the pyramid shape itself. Choose this for both conversation and writing.
  ピラミッドは古代こだいに建造けんぞうされた。↗

  The pyramids were built in ancient times.
• 金字塔きんじとうCommon
  nounA kanji word for the same monuments, with a literary flavor; it is also very often used figuratively of a monumental, lasting achievement, so check the context before assuming a physical pyramid is meant.

Use 「ピラミッド」 for pyramids themselves — the Egyptian monuments, similar structures, or the shape; 金字塔 is the kanji equivalent, literary in flavor and often figurative for a monumental, lasting achievement.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• ピラミッドpyramid
• 金字塔きんじとうpyramid
• 錐すいcone
• 角錐かくすいpyramid
• 錐体すいたいcone