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colon in Japanese

colon in Japanese is コロン, 大腸 — colon means the punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

colon in Japanese

コロン
noun
Pronounced: koron
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
大腸
noun
Pronounced: daichō
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)
コロン
noun
Pronounced: koron

What does "colon" mean?

  1. noun The punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.
    "Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list."
  2. noun The main part of the large intestine, which absorbs water and forms waste before it leaves the body.
    "Doctors recommend a colonoscopy after age 45 to check the colon for polyps."
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colon in a sentence

  • Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list.
  • The sentence needed a colon, not a comma, before the explanation.
  • Doctors recommend a colonoscopy after age 45 to check the colon for polyps.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "colon" in Japanese?

"colon" in Japanese is コロン, 大腸. colon means: The punctuation mark ":", used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

How do you pronounce コロン?

"colon" in Japanese is コロン, pronounced "koron".

How do you use "colon" in a sentence?

Example: "Remember to add a colon before you start the bulleted list." In Japanese, "colon" is コロン, 大腸.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "colon": コロン, 大腸.

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