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Cinderella in Japanese

Cinderella in Japanese is シンデレラ, 灰かぶり姫, 灰だらけ姫 — Cinderella means a person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.

Cinderella in Japanese

シンデレラ
proper noun
Pronounced: shinderera
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
灰かぶり姫
proper noun
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
灰だらけ姫
proper noun
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
灰まみれ
proper noun
Pronounced: haimamire
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
シンデレラ
proper noun
Pronounced: shinderera
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.

What does "Cinderella" mean?

  1. noun A person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.
    "The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament."
  2. noun Something that is overlooked or under-resourced compared to more favored things of its kind.
    "Mental health has long been the Cinderella service of the healthcare system."
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Cinderella in a sentence

  • The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament.
  • His rags-to-riches career made him a real Cinderella of the tech world.
  • Mental health has long been the Cinderella service of the healthcare system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Cinderella" in Japanese?

"Cinderella" in Japanese is シンデレラ, 灰かぶり姫, 灰だらけ姫. Cinderella means: A person or thing that unexpectedly rises from obscurity to success.

How do you pronounce シンデレラ?

"Cinderella" in Japanese is シンデレラ, pronounced "shinderera".

How do you use "Cinderella" in a sentence?

Example: "The small college basketball team became the Cinderella story of the tournament." In Japanese, "Cinderella" is シンデレラ, 灰かぶり姫, 灰だらけ姫.

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Cinderella": シンデレラ, 灰かぶり姫, 灰だらけ姫, 灰まみれ.

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