designate in Japanese
designate in Japanese is 示す, 称する, 指定する — designate means to officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
designate in Japanese
示す
Pronounced: shimesu
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
称する
Pronounced: shōsuru
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
指定する
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
What does "designate" mean?
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verb To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
"The building was designated a historic landmark."
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adj Chosen for a role but not yet officially holding it.
"The ambassador-designate will take office next month."
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designate in a sentence
- The building was designated a historic landmark.
- She was designated as team leader for the project.
- The ambassador-designate will take office next month.
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What is "designate" in Japanese?
"designate" in Japanese is 示す, 称する, 指定する. designate means: To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
How do you pronounce 示す?
"designate" in Japanese is 示す, pronounced "shimesu".
How do you use "designate" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was designated a historic landmark." In Japanese, "designate" is 示す, 称する, 指定する.
Are there other ways to say "designate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "designate": 示す, 称する, 指定する.
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