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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."

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.

Similar words in Japanese

hog

Common Japanese translations

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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