dreary in Japanese
dreary in Japanese is わびしい, 荒涼とした — dreary means dull, gloomy, and depressing.
dreary in Japanese
わびしい
Pronounced: wabishii
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
荒涼とした
Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
What does "dreary" mean?
-
adj Dull, gloomy, and depressing.
"It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
dreary in a sentence
- It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon.
- The office had a dreary grey carpet and no windows.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dreary" in Japanese?
"dreary" in Japanese is わびしい, 荒涼とした. dreary means: Dull, gloomy, and depressing.
How do you pronounce わびしい?
"dreary" in Japanese is わびしい, pronounced "wabishii".
How do you use "dreary" in a sentence?
Example: "It was a dreary, rain-soaked afternoon." In Japanese, "dreary" is わびしい, 荒涼とした.
Are there other ways to say "dreary" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "dreary": わびしい, 荒涼とした.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.