byword in Japanese
byword in Japanese is ことわざ, 諺 — byword means a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
byword in Japanese
ことわざ
Pronounced: kotowaza
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
諺
Pronounced: kotowaza
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
What does "byword" mean?
- noun A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
- noun A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.
- noun Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
- noun An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.
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What is "byword" in Japanese?
"byword" in Japanese is ことわざ, 諺. byword means: A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
How do you pronounce ことわざ?
"byword" in Japanese is ことわざ, pronounced "kotowaza".
Are there other ways to say "byword" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "byword": ことわざ, 諺.
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