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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
noun
Pronounced: henshitsusha
One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral or corrupt person.
退化する
verb
(transitive) To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

What does "degenerate" mean?

  1. adj Having declined from a former, better state; deteriorated.
    "Critics called the sequel a degenerate version of the original film."
  2. noun A person seen as morally corrupt or of poor character.
    "The tabloids painted him as a degenerate gambler."
  3. 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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