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hiss in Japanese

hiss in Japanese is シッ — hiss means to make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

hiss in Japanese

シッ
verb
Pronounced: shi
(intransitive) To make a hiss, a sibilant sound of air escaping.

What does "hiss" mean?

  1. verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
    "Steam hissed out of the cracked pipe."
  2. verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
    "The crowd hissed at the referee's decision."
  3. noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.
    "There was a loud hiss as the valve released pressure."
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hiss in a sentence

  • Steam hissed out of the cracked pipe.
  • The cat hissed at the approaching dog.
  • The crowd hissed at the referee's decision.
  • There was a loud hiss as the valve released pressure.

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What is "hiss" in Japanese?

"hiss" in Japanese is シッ. hiss means: To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.

How do you pronounce シッ?

"hiss" in Japanese is シッ, pronounced "shi".

How do you use "hiss" in a sentence?

Example: "Steam hissed out of the cracked pipe." In Japanese, "hiss" is シッ.

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