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bottleneck in Japanese

bottleneck in Japanese is 瓶の首, 隘路, ネック — bottleneck means a point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

bottleneck in Japanese

瓶の首
noun
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
隘路
noun
Pronounced: airo
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
ネック
noun
Pronounced: nekku
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.
ボトルネック
noun
Pronounced: botorunekku
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

What does "bottleneck" mean?

  1. noun A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.
    "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush."

bottleneck in a sentence

  • The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush.
  • Lack of funding was the main bottleneck holding back the project.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bottleneck" in Japanese?

"bottleneck" in Japanese is 瓶の首, 隘路, ネック. bottleneck means: A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

How do you use "bottleneck" in a sentence?

Example: "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush." In Japanese, "bottleneck" is 瓶の首, 隘路, ネック.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "bottleneck": 瓶の首, 隘路, ネック, ボトルネック.

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