degenerate in Japanese
degenerate in Japanese is 変質者, 退化する — degenerate means having declined from a former, better state; deteriorated.
degenerate in Japanese
変質者
Pronounced: henshitsusha
One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral or corrupt person.
退化する
(transitive) To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.
What does "degenerate" mean?
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adj Having declined from a former, better state; deteriorated.
"Critics called the sequel a degenerate version of the original film."
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noun A person seen as morally corrupt or of poor character.
"The tabloids painted him as a degenerate gambler."
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verb To decline in quality, structure, or character over time.
"The debate quickly degenerated into shouting."
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degenerate in a sentence
- Critics called the sequel a degenerate version of the original film.
- The tabloids painted him as a degenerate gambler.
- The debate quickly degenerated into shouting.
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What is "degenerate" in Japanese?
"degenerate" in Japanese is 変質者, 退化する. degenerate means: Having declined from a former, better state; deteriorated.
How do you pronounce 変質者?
"degenerate" in Japanese is 変質者, pronounced "henshitsusha".
How do you use "degenerate" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics called the sequel a degenerate version of the original film." In Japanese, "degenerate" is 変質者, 退化する.
Are there other ways to say "degenerate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "degenerate": 変質者, 退化する.
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