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definition in Japanese

definition in Japanese is 定義, 語義 — definition means a statement explaining what a word or term means.

definition in Japanese

定義
noun
Pronounced: teigi
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
語義
noun
Pronounced: gogi
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

What does "definition" mean?

  1. noun A statement explaining what a word or term means.
    "The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run.""
  2. noun Sharpness or clarity of an image, sound, or outline.
    "The new TV offers stunning picture definition."
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definition in a sentence

  • The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run."
  • The new TV offers stunning picture definition.
  • The photo lost definition when it was enlarged.

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What is "definition" in Japanese?

"definition" in Japanese is 定義, 語義. definition means: A statement explaining what a word or term means.

How do you pronounce 定義?

"definition" in Japanese is 定義, pronounced "teigi".

How do you use "definition" in a sentence?

Example: "The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run."" In Japanese, "definition" is 定義, 語義.

Are there other ways to say "definition" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "definition": 定義, 語義.

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