handicap in Japanese
handicap in Japanese is ハンデ, ハンディキャップ, 障害 — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
handicap in Japanese
ハンデ
Pronounced: hande
ハンディキャップ
Pronounced: handikyappu
障害
Pronounced: shōgai
What does "handicap" mean?
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noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
"The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
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noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
"Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
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noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
"She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
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verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
"The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."
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handicap in a sentence
- The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
- Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
- Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
- Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.
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What is "handicap" in Japanese?
"handicap" in Japanese is ハンデ, ハンディキャップ, 障害. handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
How do you pronounce ハンデ?
"handicap" in Japanese is ハンデ, pronounced "hande".
How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Japanese, "handicap" is ハンデ, ハンディキャップ, 障害.
Are there other ways to say "handicap" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "handicap": ハンデ, ハンディキャップ, 障害.
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