affair in Japanese
affair in Japanese is 事件, 問題, 不倫 — affair means a matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
affair in Japanese
事件
Pronounced: jiken
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
問題
Pronounced: mondai
(military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
不倫
Pronounced: furin
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
恋愛関係
Pronounced: ren'aikankei
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
情事
Pronounced: jōji
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
浮気
Pronounced: uwaki
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
What does "affair" mean?
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noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
"The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment."
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noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
"The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light."
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noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.
"Their wedding was a lavish affair with three hundred guests."
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affair in a sentence
- The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment.
- It turned into a messy legal affair that dragged on for years.
- The scandal broke after his affair with a colleague came to light.
- She ended the affair once she realised how much it was hurting her family.
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What is "affair" in Japanese?
"affair" in Japanese is 事件, 問題, 不倫. affair means: A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
How do you pronounce 事件?
"affair" in Japanese is 事件, pronounced "jiken".
How do you use "affair" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole affair was handled quietly to avoid embarrassment." In Japanese, "affair" is 事件, 問題, 不倫.
Are there other ways to say "affair" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "affair": 事件, 問題, 不倫, 恋愛関係, 情事, 浮気.
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