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decade in Japanese

decade in Japanese is 十年 — decade means a period of ten years.

decade in Japanese

十年
noun
Pronounced: juunen
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]

What does "decade" mean?

  1. noun A period of ten years.
    "The band has been touring for over a decade."
  2. noun Any group or set of ten, such as a set of ten prayers counted on a rosary.
    "She recited a decade of the rosary before bed."
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decade in a sentence

  • The band has been touring for over a decade.
  • House prices have doubled in the last decade.
  • She recited a decade of the rosary before bed.
  • Grandma counted each decade on her beads as she prayed quietly.

Similar words in Japanese

ten

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What is "decade" in Japanese?
"decade" in Japanese is 十年. decade means: A period of ten years.
How do you pronounce 十年?
"decade" in Japanese is 十年, pronounced "juunen".
How do you use "decade" in a sentence?
Example: "The band has been touring for over a decade." In Japanese, "decade" is 十年.
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