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creak in Japanese

creak in Japanese is きいきい, 軋む — creak means to make a harsh, grating, or squeaking sound, typically from friction between hard surfaces.

creak in Japanese

きいきい
noun
Pronounced: kiikii
軋む
verb
Pronounced: kishimu

What does "creak" mean?

  1. verb To make a harsh, grating, or squeaking sound, typically from friction between hard surfaces.
    "The old floorboards creaked with every step."
  2. noun The grating or squeaking sound made by something creaking.
    "She heard a creak on the stairs and froze."
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creak in a sentence

  • The old floorboards creaked with every step.
  • The rusty gate creaked open in the wind.
  • She heard a creak on the stairs and froze.

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What is "creak" in Japanese?

"creak" in Japanese is きいきい, 軋む. creak means: To make a harsh, grating, or squeaking sound, typically from friction between hard surfaces.

How do you pronounce きいきい?

"creak" in Japanese is きいきい, pronounced "kiikii".

How do you use "creak" in a sentence?

Example: "The old floorboards creaked with every step." In Japanese, "creak" is きいきい, 軋む.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "creak": きいきい, 軋む.

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