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Achilles in Japanese

Achilles in Japanese is アキレウス, アキレス — Achilles means the greatest warrior on the Greek side in Homer's Iliad, famous for his near-invulnerability except for his heel.

Achilles in Japanese

アキレウス
proper noun
Pronounced: akireusu
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.
アキレス
proper noun
Pronounced: akiresu
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

What does "Achilles" mean?

  1. name The greatest warrior on the Greek side in Homer's Iliad, famous for his near-invulnerability except for his heel.
    "Like Achilles, the champion seemed unbeatable until his one weakness was found."
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Achilles in a sentence

  • Like Achilles, the champion seemed unbeatable until his one weakness was found.

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What is "Achilles" in Japanese?

"Achilles" in Japanese is アキレウス, アキレス. Achilles means: The greatest warrior on the Greek side in Homer's Iliad, famous for his near-invulnerability except for his heel.

How do you pronounce アキレウス?

"Achilles" in Japanese is アキレウス, pronounced "akireusu".

How do you use "Achilles" in a sentence?

Example: "Like Achilles, the champion seemed unbeatable until his one weakness was found." In Japanese, "Achilles" is アキレウス, アキレス.

Are there other ways to say "Achilles" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Achilles": アキレウス, アキレス.

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