chameleon in Japanese
chameleon in Japanese is カメレオン, 気分屋 — chameleon means a lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.
chameleon in Japanese
カメレオン
Pronounced: kamereon
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
気分屋
Pronounced: kibun'ya
(figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.
What does "chameleon" mean?
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noun A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.
"The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark."
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noun A person who easily adapts their behavior or opinions to fit whatever situation or company they are in.
"He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues."
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chameleon in a sentence
- The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark.
- Zoo visitors watched the chameleon shoot out its long tongue to catch a fly.
- He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues.
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What is "chameleon" in Japanese?
"chameleon" in Japanese is カメレオン, 気分屋. chameleon means: A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.
How do you pronounce カメレオン?
"chameleon" in Japanese is カメレオン, pronounced "kamereon".
How do you use "chameleon" in a sentence?
Example: "The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark." In Japanese, "chameleon" is カメレオン, 気分屋.
Are there other ways to say "chameleon" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "chameleon": カメレオン, 気分屋.
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