basket in Japanese
basket in Japanese is 篭, 籠, ざる — basket means a container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
basket in Japanese
篭
Pronounced: kago
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
籠
Pronounced: kago
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
ざる
Pronounced: zaru
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
バスケット
Pronounced: basuketto
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
ゴールのネット
Pronounced: gōrunonetto
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
バスケット
Pronounced: basuketto
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
ゴール得点
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
かご
Pronounced: kago
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
What does "basket" mean?
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noun A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
"The cat curled up asleep in a wicker basket by the fireplace."
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noun In basketball, the hoop and net that players aim to score through.
"She jumped high and dropped the ball into the basket as the buzzer sounded."
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basket in a sentence
- The cat curled up asleep in a wicker basket by the fireplace.
- She carried a basket of fresh vegetables from the market.
- She jumped high and dropped the ball into the basket as the buzzer sounded.
- The children took turns shooting at the basket in the playground.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "basket" in Japanese?
"basket" in Japanese is 篭, 籠, ざる. basket means: A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
How do you pronounce 篭?
"basket" in Japanese is 篭, pronounced "kago".
How do you use "basket" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat curled up asleep in a wicker basket by the fireplace." In Japanese, "basket" is 篭, 籠, ざる.
Are there other ways to say "basket" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "basket": 篭, 籠, ざる, バスケット, ゴールのネット, ゴール得点.
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