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epaulette in Japanese

epaulette in Japanese is 肩章 — epaulette means a decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.

epaulette in Japanese

肩章
noun
Pronounced: kenshō
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.

What does "epaulette" mean?

  1. noun A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
    "The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid."
  2. noun A similar strip of trimming decorating the shoulder of a woman's dress.
    "The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress."
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epaulette in a sentence

  • The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid.
  • New recruits don't wear epaulettes until they pass out of training.
  • The designer added a neat epaulette to each shoulder of the dress.
  • Her gown had small fabric epaulettes stitched above the sleeves.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "epaulette" in Japanese?
"epaulette" in Japanese is 肩章. epaulette means: A decorative piece worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to show a person's rank.
How do you pronounce 肩章?
"epaulette" in Japanese is 肩章, pronounced "kenshō".
How do you use "epaulette" in a sentence?
Example: "The general's epaulettes were heavy with gold braid." In Japanese, "epaulette" is 肩章.
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