abject in Japanese
abject in Japanese is あさましい, 浅ましい — abject means experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
abject in Japanese
あさましい
Pronounced: asamashii
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
浅ましい
Pronounced: asamashii
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
What does "abject" mean?
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adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
"The refugees were living in abject poverty."
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adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.
"He offered an abject apology, practically begging for forgiveness."
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abject in a sentence
- The refugees were living in abject poverty.
- The team suffered an abject defeat in the final.
- He offered an abject apology, practically begging for forgiveness.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abject" in Japanese?
"abject" in Japanese is あさましい, 浅ましい. abject means: Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
How do you pronounce あさましい?
"abject" in Japanese is あさましい, pronounced "asamashii".
How do you use "abject" in a sentence?
Example: "The refugees were living in abject poverty." In Japanese, "abject" is あさましい, 浅ましい.
Are there other ways to say "abject" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "abject": あさましい, 浅ましい.
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