describe in Japanese
describe in Japanese is 描写, 記述 — describe means to put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
describe in Japanese
描写
Pronounced: byōsha
(transitive) To represent in words.
記述
Pronounced: kijutsu
(transitive) To represent in words.
What does "describe" mean?
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verb To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
"Can you describe the man you saw at the door?"
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verb To trace or form a particular shape, especially in geometry.
"The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse."
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describe in a sentence
- Can you describe the man you saw at the door?
- She struggled to describe how the medicine made her feel.
- The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse.
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What is "describe" in Japanese?
"describe" in Japanese is 描写, 記述. describe means: To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
How do you pronounce 描写?
"describe" in Japanese is 描写, pronounced "byōsha".
How do you use "describe" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you describe the man you saw at the door?" In Japanese, "describe" is 描写, 記述.
Are there other ways to say "describe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "describe": 描写, 記述.
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