gag in Japanese
gag in Japanese is 猿轡, ギャグ — gag means something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
gag in Japanese
猿轡
Pronounced: sarugutsuwa
A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
ギャグ
Pronounced: gyagu
A joke or other mischievous prank.
What does "gag" mean?
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noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
"The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth."
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noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
"The film's best gag comes right at the end."
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noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
"The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details."
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verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
"The smell was so bad it made her gag."
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gag in a sentence
- The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth.
- The film's best gag comes right at the end.
- It was just a gag — don't take it seriously.
- The court issued a gag order banning the press from reporting details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gag" in Japanese?
"gag" in Japanese is 猿轡, ギャグ. gag means: Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
How do you pronounce 猿轡?
"gag" in Japanese is 猿轡, pronounced "sarugutsuwa".
How do you use "gag" in a sentence?
Example: "The kidnappers tied a gag around his mouth." In Japanese, "gag" is 猿轡, ギャグ.
Are there other ways to say "gag" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gag": 猿轡, ギャグ.
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