defect in Japanese
defect in Japanese is 欠点, 欠陥, 変節 — defect means a flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
defect in Japanese
欠点
Pronounced: ketten
A fault or malfunction.
欠陥
Pronounced: kekkan
A fault or malfunction.
変節
Pronounced: hensetsu
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
脱走
Pronounced: dassō
(military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
寝返る
Pronounced: negaeru
(military) To join the enemy army.
亡命
Pronounced: bōmei
(law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.
What does "defect" mean?
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noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
"The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes."
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verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
"The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War."
defect in a sentence
- The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes.
- Doctors detected a heart defect at birth.
- The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War.
- Several soldiers defected rather than keep fighting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "defect" in Japanese?
"defect" in Japanese is 欠点, 欠陥, 変節. defect means: A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
How do you pronounce 欠点?
"defect" in Japanese is 欠点, pronounced "ketten".
How do you use "defect" in a sentence?
Example: "The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes." In Japanese, "defect" is 欠点, 欠陥, 変節.
Are there other ways to say "defect" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "defect": 欠点, 欠陥, 変節, 脱走, 寝返る, 亡命.
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