as in Japanese
as in Japanese is ように, と, のほど — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
as in Japanese
ように
Pronounced: yōni
と
Pronounced: to
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
のほど
Pronounced: nohodo
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
のほどに
Pronounced: nohodoni
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
アス
Pronounced: asu
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
として
Pronounced: toshite
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
アス
Pronounced: asu
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
くらい
Pronounced: kurai
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
と同じくらい
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
ほど
Pronounced: hodo
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
アス
Pronounced: asu
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
と
Pronounced: to
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
のほど
Pronounced: nohodo
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
のほどに
Pronounced: nohodoni
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
アス
Pronounced: asu
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
と
Pronounced: to
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
くらい
Pronounced: kurai
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
と同じくらい
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
ほど
Pronounced: hodo
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
として
Pronounced: toshite
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
くらい
Pronounced: kurai
(unit of weight) A libra.
と同じくらい
(unit of weight) A libra.
ほど
Pronounced: hodo
(unit of weight) A libra.
として
Pronounced: toshite
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
と
Pronounced: to
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
のほど
Pronounced: nohodo
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
のほどに
Pronounced: nohodoni
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
アス
Pronounced: asu
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
くらい
Pronounced: kurai
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
と
Pronounced: to
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
と同じくらい
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
のほど
Pronounced: nohodo
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
のほどに
Pronounced: nohodoni
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
ほど
Pronounced: hodo
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
として
Pronounced: toshite
In the role of.
と
Pronounced: to
In the role of.
アス
Pronounced: asu
In the role of.
と
Pronounced: to
In the form of.
アス
Pronounced: asu
In the form of.
What does "as" mean?
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conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
"She sang as she worked."
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conj Because; since (giving a reason).
"As it was raining, we stayed inside."
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prep In the role or function of.
"He works as a teacher."
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adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
"This bag is as heavy as that one."
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as in a sentence
- She sang as she worked.
- Do it as I showed you.
- As it was raining, we stayed inside.
- He works as a teacher.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "as" in Japanese?
"as" in Japanese is ように, と, のほど. as means: Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
How do you pronounce ように?
"as" in Japanese is ように, pronounced "yōni".
How do you use "as" in a sentence?
Example: "She sang as she worked." In Japanese, "as" is ように, と, のほど.
Are there other ways to say "as" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "as": ように, と, のほど, のほどに, アス, として.
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