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fifth wheel in Japanese

fifth wheel in Japanese is 無用の長物, 長物.

fifth wheel in Japanese

無用の長物
noun
Pronounced: muyōnochōbutsu
(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.
長物
noun
Pronounced: chōbutsu
(idiomatic, informal) Anything superfluous or unnecessary.
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What is "fifth wheel" in Japanese?

"fifth wheel" in Japanese is 無用の長物, 長物.

How do you pronounce 無用の長物?

"fifth wheel" in Japanese is 無用の長物, pronounced "muyōnochōbutsu".

Are there other ways to say "fifth wheel" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "fifth wheel": 無用の長物, 長物.

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