alter in Japanese
alter in Japanese is 変える, 変更, 直す — alter means to change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
alter in Japanese
変える
Pronounced: kaeru
(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
変更
Pronounced: henkō
(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
直す
Pronounced: naosu
(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.
What does "alter" mean?
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verb To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
"You can alter the font size in the settings menu if the text is too small."
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verb To neuter or spay an animal.
"The vet will alter the puppy once he is old enough."
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alter in a sentence
- You can alter the font size in the settings menu if the text is too small.
- She altered her plans after hearing the weather forecast.
- The vet will alter the puppy once he is old enough.
- Many owners choose to alter their pets to prevent unwanted litters.
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What is "alter" in Japanese?
"alter" in Japanese is 変える, 変更, 直す. alter means: To change something, especially in a fairly small or specific way.
How do you pronounce 変える?
"alter" in Japanese is 変える, pronounced "kaeru".
How do you use "alter" in a sentence?
Example: "You can alter the font size in the settings menu if the text is too small." In Japanese, "alter" is 変える, 変更, 直す.
Are there other ways to say "alter" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "alter": 変える, 変更, 直す.
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