exaggerate in Japanese
exaggerate in Japanese is 誇張, 大袈裟 — exaggerate means to make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
exaggerate in Japanese
誇張
Pronounced: kochō
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
大袈裟
Pronounced: oogesa
To overstate, to describe more than the fact.
What does "exaggerate" mean?
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verb To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
"He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point."
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exaggerate in a sentence
- He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point.
- Don't exaggerate your symptoms to the doctor — just describe them plainly.
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What is "exaggerate" in Japanese?
"exaggerate" in Japanese is 誇張, 大袈裟. exaggerate means: To make something sound bigger, worse, or more dramatic than it really is.
How do you pronounce 誇張?
"exaggerate" in Japanese is 誇張, pronounced "kochō".
How do you use "exaggerate" in a sentence?
Example: "He exaggerated how long the queue was, just to make a point." In Japanese, "exaggerate" is 誇張, 大袈裟.
Are there other ways to say "exaggerate" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "exaggerate": 誇張, 大袈裟.
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