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aloof in Japanese

aloof in Japanese is つんつん, ツンツン, 冷然 — aloof means distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

aloof in Japanese

つんつん
adj
Pronounced: tsuntsun
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
ツンツン
adj
Pronounced: tsuntsun
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
冷然
adj
Pronounced: reizen
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
疎い
adj
Pronounced: utoi
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
超然
adj
Pronounced: chōzen
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
飄々
adj
Pronounced: hyōhyō
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

What does "aloof" mean?

  1. adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
    "He stayed aloof from the office gossip."
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aloof in a sentence

  • He stayed aloof from the office gossip.
  • Some found her aloof, though she was simply shy.

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What is "aloof" in Japanese?

"aloof" in Japanese is つんつん, ツンツン, 冷然. aloof means: Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.

How do you pronounce つんつん?

"aloof" in Japanese is つんつん, pronounced "tsuntsun".

How do you use "aloof" in a sentence?

Example: "He stayed aloof from the office gossip." In Japanese, "aloof" is つんつん, ツンツン, 冷然.

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

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "aloof": つんつん, ツンツン, 冷然, 疎い, 超然, 飄々.

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