cowardly in Japanese
cowardly in Japanese is へたれ, 臆病 — cowardly means lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
cowardly in Japanese
へたれ
Pronounced: hetare
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
臆病
Pronounced: okubyō
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
へたれ
Pronounced: hetare
(archaic) In the manner of a coward, cowardlily.
What does "cowardly" mean?
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adjective Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
"It was a cowardly attack on an unarmed man."
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cowardly in a sentence
- It was a cowardly attack on an unarmed man.
- He felt cowardly for not speaking up.
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What is "cowardly" in Japanese?
"cowardly" in Japanese is へたれ, 臆病. cowardly means: Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
How do you pronounce へたれ?
"cowardly" in Japanese is へたれ, pronounced "hetare".
How do you use "cowardly" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a cowardly attack on an unarmed man." In Japanese, "cowardly" is へたれ, 臆病.
Are there other ways to say "cowardly" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "cowardly": へたれ, 臆病.
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