elite in Japanese
elite in Japanese is エリート, 精鋭, 選り抜き — elite means the smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
elite in Japanese
エリート
Pronounced: erīto
A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
精鋭
Pronounced: seiei
A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
選り抜き
Pronounced: yorinuki
A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
What does "elite" mean?
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noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
"Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked."
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adj Regarded as the best of its kind, or belonging to a select top group.
"She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts."
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elite in a sentence
- Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked.
- The tournament attracts the sporting elite from every continent.
- She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts.
- The hotel offers an elite membership tier with private check-in.
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What is "elite" in Japanese?
"elite" in Japanese is エリート, 精鋭, 選り抜き. elite means: The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
How do you pronounce エリート?
"elite" in Japanese is エリート, pronounced "erīto".
How do you use "elite" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked." In Japanese, "elite" is エリート, 精鋭, 選り抜き.
Are there other ways to say "elite" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "elite": エリート, 精鋭, 選り抜き.
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