euphemism in Japanese
euphemism in Japanese is 婉曲法, 婉曲表現 — euphemism means a mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
euphemism in Japanese
婉曲法
Pronounced: enkyokuhō
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
婉曲表現
Pronounced: enkyokuhyōgen
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
婉曲表現
Pronounced: enkyokuhyōgen
(countable) A word or phrase that replaces another in this way.
婉曲法
Pronounced: enkyokuhō
(countable) A word or phrase that replaces another in this way.
What does "euphemism" mean?
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noun A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died.""
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euphemism in a sentence
- "Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."
- Calling layoffs "restructuring" is a classic corporate euphemism.
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What is "euphemism" in Japanese?
"euphemism" in Japanese is 婉曲法, 婉曲表現. euphemism means: A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of one considered too harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
How do you pronounce 婉曲法?
"euphemism" in Japanese is 婉曲法, pronounced "enkyokuhō".
How do you use "euphemism" in a sentence?
Example: ""Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died."" In Japanese, "euphemism" is 婉曲法, 婉曲表現.
Are there other ways to say "euphemism" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "euphemism": 婉曲法, 婉曲表現.
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