desecrate in Japanese
desecrate in Japanese is 冒す, 冒涜, 神聖を汚す — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
desecrate in Japanese
冒す
Pronounced: okasu
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
冒涜
Pronounced: bōtoku
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
神聖を汚す
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
What does "desecrate" mean?
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verb To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
"Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint."
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desecrate in a sentence
- Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint.
- The soldiers were accused of desecrating the temple during the raid.
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What is "desecrate" in Japanese?
"desecrate" in Japanese is 冒す, 冒涜, 神聖を汚す. desecrate means: To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
How do you pronounce 冒す?
"desecrate" in Japanese is 冒す, pronounced "okasu".
How do you use "desecrate" in a sentence?
Example: "Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint." In Japanese, "desecrate" is 冒す, 冒涜, 神聖を汚す.
Are there other ways to say "desecrate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "desecrate": 冒す, 冒涜, 神聖を汚す.
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