agent in Japanese
agent in Japanese is 代理人 — agent means a person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
agent in Japanese
代理人
Pronounced: dairinin
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
What does "agent" mean?
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noun A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
"The talent agent found her a part in a new television series."
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noun A person who works, often secretly, for a government or intelligence organization.
"In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy."
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noun A substance or force that produces an effect.
"Yeast is the raising agent that makes the bread dough rise."
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agent in a sentence
- The talent agent found her a part in a new television series.
- Her literary agent negotiated the book deal.
- In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy.
- The agent passed classified information to headquarters.
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What is "agent" in Japanese?
"agent" in Japanese is 代理人. agent means: A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
How do you pronounce 代理人?
"agent" in Japanese is 代理人, pronounced "dairinin".
How do you use "agent" in a sentence?
Example: "The talent agent found her a part in a new television series." In Japanese, "agent" is 代理人.
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