description in Japanese
description in Japanese is 記述, 描写, 説明 — description means a written or spoken account of what something is like.
description in Japanese
記述
Pronounced: kijutsu
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
描写
Pronounced: byōsha
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
説明
Pronounced: setsumei
A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
記載
Pronounced: kisai
(taxonomy) A scientific documentation of a taxon for the purpose of introducing it to science.
What does "description" mean?
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noun A written or spoken account of what something is like.
"The witness gave police a detailed description of the getaway car."
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noun A category or type that something belongs to.
"We don't stock anything of that description here."
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description in a sentence
- The witness gave police a detailed description of the getaway car.
- The job listing came with a long description of duties.
- We don't stock anything of that description here.
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What is "description" in Japanese?
"description" in Japanese is 記述, 描写, 説明. description means: A written or spoken account of what something is like.
How do you pronounce 記述?
"description" in Japanese is 記述, pronounced "kijutsu".
How do you use "description" in a sentence?
Example: "The witness gave police a detailed description of the getaway car." In Japanese, "description" is 記述, 描写, 説明.
Are there other ways to say "description" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "description": 記述, 描写, 説明, 記載.
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