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crescent in Japanese

crescent in Japanese is 三日月, クロワッサン — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

crescent in Japanese

三日月
noun
Pronounced: mikazuki
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
クロワッサン
noun
Pronounced: kurowassan
A curved pastry.

What does "crescent" mean?

  1. noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
    "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
  2. noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
    "They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."

crescent in a sentence

  • A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
  • They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
  • The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crescent" in Japanese?

"crescent" in Japanese is 三日月, クロワッサン. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

How do you pronounce 三日月?

"crescent" in Japanese is 三日月, pronounced "mikazuki".

How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?

Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Japanese, "crescent" is 三日月, クロワッサン.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "crescent": 三日月, クロワッサン.

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