epigram in Japanese
epigram in Japanese is 警句 — epigram means a short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
epigram in Japanese
警句
Pronounced: keiku
A brief but witty saying.
What does "epigram" mean?
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noun A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
"Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams."
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noun A short poem that ends with a witty or pointed thought.
"The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram."
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epigram in a sentence
- Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
- The comedian's set was full of clever epigrams.
- The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram.
- Ancient writers often composed epigrams to mock public figures.
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What is "epigram" in Japanese?
"epigram" in Japanese is 警句. epigram means: A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
How do you pronounce 警句?
"epigram" in Japanese is 警句, pronounced "keiku".
How do you use "epigram" in a sentence?
Example: "Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams." In Japanese, "epigram" is 警句.
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