civil in Japanese
civil in Japanese is 民事, 民事上, 民事的 — civil means relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
civil in Japanese
民事
Pronounced: minji
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
民事上
Pronounced: minjijō
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
民事的
Pronounced: minjiteki
(uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
うやうやしい
Pronounced: uyauyashii
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
礼やか
Pronounced: iyayaka
(comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner; avoiding displays of hostility.
What does "civil" mean?
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adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
"The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen."
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adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
"Although she was upset, she gave a civil reply and left quietly."
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adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
"The two neighbours settled their civil dispute over the fence with the help of a mediator."
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civil in a sentence
- The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen.
- The country moved from military rule to civil government.
- Although she was upset, she gave a civil reply and left quietly.
- They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
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What is "civil" in Japanese?
"civil" in Japanese is 民事, 民事上, 民事的. civil means: Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
How do you pronounce 民事?
"civil" in Japanese is 民事, pronounced "minji".
How do you use "civil" in a sentence?
Example: "The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen." In Japanese, "civil" is 民事, 民事上, 民事的.
Are there other ways to say "civil" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "civil": 民事, 民事上, 民事的, うやうやしい, 礼やか.
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