gall in Japanese
gall in Japanese is 虫瘤, 虫癭 — gall means bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
gall in Japanese
虫瘤
Pronounced: mushikobu
(plant disease) A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by various pathogens, especially the burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, such as that of the common oak gall wasp (Cynips quercusfolii).
虫癭
Pronounced: chuuei
(plant disease) A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by various pathogens, especially the burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, such as that of the common oak gall wasp (Cynips quercusfolii).
What does "gall" mean?
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noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
"He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month."
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verb To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
"It galled him to watch his rival take the credit."
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noun Bile, the bitter fluid produced by the liver.
"The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile."
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noun A sore patch on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
"The saddle left a gall on the horse's back."
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gall in a sentence
- He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month.
- She had the gall to blame me for her own mistake.
- It galled him to watch his rival take the credit.
- The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gall" in Japanese?
"gall" in Japanese is 虫瘤, 虫癭. gall means: Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
How do you pronounce 虫瘤?
"gall" in Japanese is 虫瘤, pronounced "mushikobu".
How do you use "gall" in a sentence?
Example: "He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month." In Japanese, "gall" is 虫瘤, 虫癭.
Are there other ways to say "gall" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gall": 虫瘤, 虫癭.
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