byword in Japanese
byword in Japanese is ことわざ, 諺 — byword means a well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
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 well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
- noun A word or phrase strongly linked with one particular person or group.
- noun A person or thing so typical of a quality that it comes to stand for that quality.
- noun Someone or something widely known for being bad, and often mocked because of it.
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What is "byword" in Japanese?
"byword" in Japanese is ことわざ, 諺. byword means: A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
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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