funk in Japanese
funk in Japanese is ファンク — funk means a strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
funk in Japanese
ファンク
Pronounced: fanku
(uncountable, music genre) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.
What does "funk" mean?
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noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
"The locker room had a distinct funk after the game."
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noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
"James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk."
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noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
"After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks."
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verb To give off an unpleasant smell.
"The gym bag was funking up the whole car."
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funk in a sentence
- The locker room had a distinct funk after the game.
- James Brown is often credited as one of the founders of funk.
- After losing the job, he fell into a real funk for weeks.
- The gym bag was funking up the whole car.
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What is "funk" in Japanese?
"funk" in Japanese is ファンク. funk means: A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
How do you pronounce ファンク?
"funk" in Japanese is ファンク, pronounced "fanku".
How do you use "funk" in a sentence?
Example: "The locker room had a distinct funk after the game." In Japanese, "funk" is ファンク.
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