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contain in Japanese

contain in Japanese is 含む — contain means to hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

contain in Japanese

含む
verb
Pronounced: fukumu
(transitive) To hold inside.

What does "contain" mean?

  1. verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
    "The box contains all the old photographs."
  2. verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.
    "Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze."
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contain in a sentence

  • The box contains all the old photographs.
  • This report contains three separate sections.
  • Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze.
  • She struggled to contain her excitement.

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What is "contain" in Japanese?

"contain" in Japanese is 含む. contain means: To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

How do you pronounce 含む?

"contain" in Japanese is 含む, pronounced "fukumu".

How do you use "contain" in a sentence?

Example: "The box contains all the old photographs." In Japanese, "contain" is 含む.

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