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glutton in Japanese

glutton in Japanese is 食いしん坊, 健啖家 — glutton means someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.

glutton in Japanese

食いしん坊
noun
Pronounced: kuishinbō
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
健啖家
noun
Pronounced: kentanka
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.

What does "glutton" mean?

  1. noun Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
    "He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds."
  2. noun Someone who takes on a huge amount of something, often used approvingly.
    "She's a glutton for punishment, always signing up for extra shifts."
  3. noun Another name for the wolverine.
    "The glutton is known for its fierce, tenacious nature despite its small size."
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glutton in a sentence

  • He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds.
  • She's a glutton for punishment, always signing up for extra shifts.
  • The glutton is known for its fierce, tenacious nature despite its small size.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glutton" in Japanese?
"glutton" in Japanese is 食いしん坊, 健啖家. glutton means: Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
How do you pronounce 食いしん坊?
"glutton" in Japanese is 食いしん坊, pronounced "kuishinbō".
How do you use "glutton" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds." In Japanese, "glutton" is 食いしん坊, 健啖家.
Are there other ways to say "glutton" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "glutton": 食いしん坊, 健啖家.
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