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deafness in Japanese

deafness in Japanese is 難聴 — deafness means the condition of being unable, or only partly able, to hear.

deafness in Japanese

難聴
noun
Pronounced: nanchō
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.

What does "deafness" mean?

  1. noun The condition of being unable, or only partly able, to hear.
    "Her deafness developed gradually over several decades."
  2. noun A refusal to acknowledge or notice an obvious problem.
    "His deafness to criticism eventually cost him the job."
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deafness in a sentence

  • Her deafness developed gradually over several decades.
  • Childhood deafness can affect how a person learns language.
  • His deafness to criticism eventually cost him the job.

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What is "deafness" in Japanese?

"deafness" in Japanese is 難聴. deafness means: The condition of being unable, or only partly able, to hear.

How do you pronounce 難聴?

"deafness" in Japanese is 難聴, pronounced "nanchō".

How do you use "deafness" in a sentence?

Example: "Her deafness developed gradually over several decades." In Japanese, "deafness" is 難聴.

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