Cretaceous in Japanese
Cretaceous in Japanese is 白亜紀, 白堊紀 — Cretaceous means the geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Cretaceous in Japanese
白亜紀
Pronounced: hakuaki
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
白堊紀
Pronounced: hakuaki
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
What does "Cretaceous" mean?
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name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
"Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period."
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adj Made of or relating to chalk.
"The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone."
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Cretaceous in a sentence
- Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period.
- The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Cretaceous" in Japanese?
"Cretaceous" in Japanese is 白亜紀, 白堊紀. Cretaceous means: The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
How do you pronounce 白亜紀?
"Cretaceous" in Japanese is 白亜紀, pronounced "hakuaki".
How do you use "Cretaceous" in a sentence?
Example: "Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period." In Japanese, "Cretaceous" is 白亜紀, 白堊紀.
Are there other ways to say "Cretaceous" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Cretaceous": 白亜紀, 白堊紀.
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