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distinguish in Japanese

distinguish in Japanese is 区別, 感知, 目立つ — distinguish means to recognize the difference between two or more things.

distinguish in Japanese

区別
verb
Pronounced: kubetsu
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
感知
verb
Pronounced: kanchi
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
目立つ
verb
Pronounced: medatsu
(transitive, obsolete) To make to differ.

What does "distinguish" mean?

  1. verb To recognize the difference between two or more things.
    "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia."
  2. verb To make someone or something stand out from others, often through achievement.
    "Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates."
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distinguish in a sentence

  • It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia.
  • Young children may not yet distinguish right from wrong.
  • Her calm leadership distinguished her from the other candidates.

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What is "distinguish" in Japanese?

"distinguish" in Japanese is 区別, 感知, 目立つ. distinguish means: To recognize the difference between two or more things.

How do you pronounce 区別?

"distinguish" in Japanese is 区別, pronounced "kubetsu".

How do you use "distinguish" in a sentence?

Example: "It can be hard to distinguish real diamonds from cubic zirconia." In Japanese, "distinguish" is 区別, 感知, 目立つ.

Are there other ways to say "distinguish" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "distinguish": 区別, 感知, 目立つ.

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