condescending in Japanese
condescending in Japanese is 上から目線, 上目線 — condescending means showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.
condescending in Japanese
上から目線
Pronounced: uekaramesen
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
上目線
Pronounced: uemesen
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
What does "condescending" mean?
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adjective Showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.
"His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid."
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condescending in a sentence
- His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid.
- Please don't use that condescending tone with me.
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What is "condescending" in Japanese?
"condescending" in Japanese is 上から目線, 上目線. condescending means: Showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.
How do you pronounce 上から目線?
"condescending" in Japanese is 上から目線, pronounced "uekaramesen".
How do you use "condescending" in a sentence?
Example: "His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid." In Japanese, "condescending" is 上から目線, 上目線.
Are there other ways to say "condescending" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "condescending": 上から目線, 上目線.
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