essay in Japanese
essay in Japanese is 随筆, エッセイ — essay means a short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.
essay in Japanese
随筆
Pronounced: zuihitsu
(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
エッセイ
Pronounced: essei
(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
What does "essay" mean?
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noun A short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.
"I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning."
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verb To attempt or try to do something.
"She essayed a few steps on the ice before wobbling."
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essay in a sentence
- I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning.
- Her essay on climate policy won first prize in the competition.
- She essayed a few steps on the ice before wobbling.
- The young chef essayed a French sauce for the first time.
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What is "essay" in Japanese?
"essay" in Japanese is 随筆, エッセイ. essay means: A short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.
How do you pronounce 随筆?
"essay" in Japanese is 随筆, pronounced "zuihitsu".
How do you use "essay" in a sentence?
Example: "I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning." In Japanese, "essay" is 随筆, エッセイ.
Are there other ways to say "essay" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "essay": 随筆, エッセイ.
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