entanglement in Japanese

entanglement in Japanese is 縺れ — entanglement means the state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.

entanglement in Japanese

縺れ

noun

Pronounced: motsure

The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

What does "entanglement" mean?

noun The state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.
"Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year."
noun A complicated or compromising involvement with someone or something, especially a romantic or sexual relationship that is difficult to get out of.
"He described the affair as an entanglement rather than a relationship."
noun In physics, a quantum effect in which two or more particles share a single combined state, so that measuring one instantly determines the corresponding property of the other however far apart they are.
"Quantum entanglement underpins the security of quantum key distribution."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

entanglement in a sentence

Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year.
Barbed wire entanglements ran the length of the trench.
He described the affair as an entanglement rather than a relationship.
She avoided any entanglement with the family business.

Similar words in Japanese

affair knot liaison quantum entanglement tangle

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "entanglement" in Japanese?

"entanglement" in Japanese is 縺れ. entanglement means: The state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.

How do you pronounce 縺れ?

"entanglement" in Japanese is 縺れ, pronounced "motsure".

How do you use "entanglement" in a sentence?

Example: "Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year." In Japanese, "entanglement" is 縺れ.

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