cling in Japanese
cling in Japanese is ぶら下がる, ぶら下げる, 掛ける — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
cling in Japanese
ぶら下がる
Pronounced: burasagaru
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
ぶら下げる
Pronounced: burasageru
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
掛ける
Pronounced: kakeru
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
What does "cling" mean?
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verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
"The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
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verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
"The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
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verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
"She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence
- The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
- He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
- The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
- She clung to the idea that he might still change.
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What is "cling" in Japanese?
"cling" in Japanese is ぶら下がる, ぶら下げる, 掛ける. cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
How do you pronounce ぶら下がる?
"cling" in Japanese is ぶら下がる, pronounced "burasagaru".
How do you use "cling" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In Japanese, "cling" is ぶら下がる, ぶら下げる, 掛ける.
Are there other ways to say "cling" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "cling": ぶら下がる, ぶら下げる, 掛ける.
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