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di- in Japanese

di- in Japanese is 両, 二, 双 — di- means a nonsense syllable used to fill out a sung melody or hum a rhythm, without a specific meaning.

di- in Japanese

prefix
Pronounced: ryō
Double, twice the quantity.
prefix
Pronounced: ni
Double, twice the quantity.
prefix
Pronounced:
Double, twice the quantity.

What does "di-" mean?

  1. interjection A nonsense syllable used to fill out a sung melody or hum a rhythm, without a specific meaning.
    "She scatted "di-di-di-dah" along with the trumpet solo."
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di- in a sentence

  • She scatted "di-di-di-dah" along with the trumpet solo.

Similar words in Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What is "di-" in Japanese?

"di-" in Japanese is 両, 二, 双. di- means: A nonsense syllable used to fill out a sung melody or hum a rhythm, without a specific meaning.

How do you pronounce 両?

"di-" in Japanese is 両, pronounced "ryō".

How do you use "di-" in a sentence?

Example: "She scatted "di-di-di-dah" along with the trumpet solo." In Japanese, "di-" is 両, 二, 双.

Are there other ways to say "di-" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "di-": 両, 二, 双.

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