flesh in Japanese
flesh in Japanese is 肉, 身, 果肉 — flesh means the soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
flesh in Japanese
肉
Pronounced: niku
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
身
Pronounced: mi
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
肉
Pronounced: niku
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).
果肉
Pronounced: kaniku
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
うすだいだい
Pronounced: usudaidai
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
ペールオレンジ
Pronounced: pēruorenji
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
肌色
Pronounced: hadairo
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
What does "flesh" mean?
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noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
"The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone."
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noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run."
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noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
"The flesh of a ripe peach should be soft and juicy."
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verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
"The author spent months trying to flesh out the minor characters in her novel."
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flesh in a sentence
- The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone.
- The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
- The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run.
- Monks spoke of disciplining the flesh as part of their daily prayer life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "flesh" in Japanese?
"flesh" in Japanese is 肉, 身, 果肉. flesh means: The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
How do you pronounce 肉?
"flesh" in Japanese is 肉, pronounced "niku".
How do you use "flesh" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone." In Japanese, "flesh" is 肉, 身, 果肉.
Are there other ways to say "flesh" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "flesh": 肉, 身, 果肉, うすだいだい, ペールオレンジ, 肌色.
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