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javelin in Japanese

javelin in Japanese is 投げ槍, やり, ジャベリン — javelin means a light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

javelin in Japanese

投げ槍
noun
Pronounced: nageyari
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
やり
noun
Pronounced: yari
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
ジャベリン
noun
Pronounced: jaberin
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
noun
Pronounced: yari
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

What does "javelin" mean?

  1. noun A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.
    "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle."
  2. noun A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in a track and field event.
    "She set a new personal best in the javelin."
  3. verb To hurl something through the air the way a javelin is thrown, or to pierce something with one.
    "He javelined the stick across the yard."

javelin in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle.
  • A javelin whistled past the shield wall.
  • She set a new personal best in the javelin.
  • The javelin sailed nearly ninety metres.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "javelin" in Japanese?

"javelin" in Japanese is 投げ槍, やり, ジャベリン. javelin means: A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

How do you pronounce 投げ槍?

"javelin" in Japanese is 投げ槍, pronounced "nageyari".

How do you use "javelin" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle." In Japanese, "javelin" is 投げ槍, やり, ジャベリン.

Are there other ways to say "javelin" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "javelin": 投げ槍, やり, ジャベリン, 槍.

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