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fin in Japanese

fin in Japanese is 鰭, フィン — fin means one of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.

fin in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: hire
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
フィン
noun
Pronounced: fin
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

What does "fin" mean?

  1. noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
    "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water."
  2. noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
    "The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight."
  3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.
    "She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool."

fin in a sentence

  • The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water.
  • The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight.
  • She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fin" in Japanese?

"fin" in Japanese is 鰭, フィン. fin means: One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.

How do you pronounce 鰭?

"fin" in Japanese is 鰭, pronounced "hire".

How do you use "fin" in a sentence?

Example: "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water." In Japanese, "fin" is 鰭, フィン.

Are there other ways to say "fin" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "fin": 鰭, フィン.

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