exaggeration in Japanese
exaggeration in Japanese is 誇張, 過言, 誇大 — exaggeration means a statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
exaggeration in Japanese
誇張
Pronounced: kochō
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
過言
Pronounced: kagon
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
誇大
Pronounced: kodai
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.
What does "exaggeration" mean?
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noun A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
"Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late."
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exaggeration in a sentence
- Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late.
- It's no exaggeration to say the concert changed how she saw music.
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What is "exaggeration" in Japanese?
"exaggeration" in Japanese is 誇張, 過言, 誇大. exaggeration means: A statement or description that overstates the truth, making something seem bigger or more extreme than it is.
How do you pronounce 誇張?
"exaggeration" in Japanese is 誇張, pronounced "kochō".
How do you use "exaggeration" in a sentence?
Example: "Calling it "the worst day of my life" was a bit of an exaggeration — the bus was just late." In Japanese, "exaggeration" is 誇張, 過言, 誇大.
Are there other ways to say "exaggeration" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "exaggeration": 誇張, 過言, 誇大.
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