honk in Japanese
honk in Japanese is なく, 鳴く — honk means to sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise.
honk in Japanese
なく
Pronounced: naku
(transitive, intransitive) To use a car horn.
鳴く
Pronounced: naku
(intransitive) To make a loud, harsh sound like a car horn.
What does "honk" mean?
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verb To sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise.
"The driver honked impatiently at the car blocking the lane."
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verb To make the loud call of a goose.
"The geese honked overhead as they flew south for winter."
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noun The sharp blaring sound of a car horn or a goose's call.
"A single honk from the taxi made her jump."
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honk in a sentence
- The driver honked impatiently at the car blocking the lane.
- The geese honked overhead as they flew south for winter.
- A single honk from the taxi made her jump.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "honk" in Japanese?
"honk" in Japanese is なく, 鳴く. honk means: To sound a car horn, or to make a similar loud, harsh noise.
How do you pronounce なく?
"honk" in Japanese is なく, pronounced "naku".
How do you use "honk" in a sentence?
Example: "The driver honked impatiently at the car blocking the lane." In Japanese, "honk" is なく, 鳴く.
Are there other ways to say "honk" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "honk": なく, 鳴く.
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