equivocation in Japanese
equivocation in Japanese is 二枚舌 — equivocation means (logic) A mistake in reasoning that comes from using one word with two different meanings.
equivocation in Japanese
二枚舌
Pronounced: nimaijita
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.
What does "equivocation" mean?
- noun (logic) A mistake in reasoning that comes from using one word with two different meanings.
- noun Language that can be understood in more than one way, sometimes used deliberately to mislead someone.
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What is "equivocation" in Japanese?
"equivocation" in Japanese is 二枚舌. equivocation means: (logic) A mistake in reasoning that comes from using one word with two different meanings.
How do you pronounce 二枚舌?
"equivocation" in Japanese is 二枚舌, pronounced "nimaijita".
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