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crutch in Japanese

crutch in Japanese is 松葉杖 — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

crutch in Japanese

松葉杖
noun
Pronounced: matsubazue
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

What does "crutch" mean?

  1. noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
    "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle."
  2. noun Something relied on for support, often implying an unhealthy dependency.
    "Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times."
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crutch in a sentence

  • He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle.
  • Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times.

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What is "crutch" in Japanese?

"crutch" in Japanese is 松葉杖. crutch means: A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

How do you pronounce 松葉杖?

"crutch" in Japanese is 松葉杖, pronounced "matsubazue".

How do you use "crutch" in a sentence?

Example: "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle." In Japanese, "crutch" is 松葉杖.

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