clumsy in Japanese
clumsy in Japanese is 繁雑, 不器用, ぶきっちょ — clumsy means awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
clumsy in Japanese
繁雑
Pronounced: hanzatsu
不器用
Pronounced: bukiyō
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
ぶきっちょ
Pronounced: bukitcho
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
What does "clumsy" mean?
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adj Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
"He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass."
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adj Poorly made, handled, or expressed; lacking skill or tact.
"It was a clumsy attempt at an apology."
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clumsy in a sentence
- He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass.
- The puppy was still clumsy on its oversized paws.
- It was a clumsy attempt at an apology.
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What is "clumsy" in Japanese?
"clumsy" in Japanese is 繁雑, 不器用, ぶきっちょ. clumsy means: Awkward in movement; lacking grace or coordination.
How do you pronounce 繁雑?
"clumsy" in Japanese is 繁雑, pronounced "hanzatsu".
How do you use "clumsy" in a sentence?
Example: "He made a clumsy attempt to catch the falling glass." In Japanese, "clumsy" is 繁雑, 不器用, ぶきっちょ.
Are there other ways to say "clumsy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "clumsy": 繁雑, 不器用, ぶきっちょ.
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