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helpless in Japanese

helpless in Japanese is 無力 — helpless means unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.

helpless in Japanese

無力
adj
Pronounced: muryoku

What does "helpless" mean?

  1. adj Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
    "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge."
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helpless in a sentence

  • The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge.
  • She felt helpless watching the disaster unfold on the news.

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What is "helpless" in Japanese?

"helpless" in Japanese is 無力. helpless means: Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.

How do you pronounce 無力?

"helpless" in Japanese is 無力, pronounced "muryoku".

How do you use "helpless" in a sentence?

Example: "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge." In Japanese, "helpless" is 無力.

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