compact in Japanese
compact in Japanese is コンパクト — compact means taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
compact in Japanese
コンパクト
Pronounced: konpakuto
A slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powder puff, small enough to fit in a woman's purse, handbag, or pocket.
What does "compact" mean?
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adjective Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
"The tent folds down into a compact bundle that fits easily in a rucksack."
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noun A formal agreement between two or more parties.
"Neighbouring villages made a compact to share the cost of the new bridge."
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noun A small case containing face powder, often with a mirror.
"Grandma kept an old silver compact in her handbag, with a tiny mirror inside."
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verb To press or pack something tightly together.
"Please compact the rubbish so that the bin does not fill up so quickly."
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compact in a sentence
- The tent folds down into a compact bundle that fits easily in a rucksack.
- The apartment was small but compact, with clever built-in storage.
- Neighbouring villages made a compact to share the cost of the new bridge.
- Under the compact, each side agreed to respect the other's borders.
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What is "compact" in Japanese?
"compact" in Japanese is コンパクト. compact means: Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
How do you pronounce コンパクト?
"compact" in Japanese is コンパクト, pronounced "konpakuto".
How do you use "compact" in a sentence?
Example: "The tent folds down into a compact bundle that fits easily in a rucksack." In Japanese, "compact" is コンパクト.
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