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
Pronounced: nageyari
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
やり
Pronounced: yari
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
ジャベリン
Pronounced: jaberin
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
槍
Pronounced: yari
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
What does "javelin" mean?
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noun A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.
"The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle."
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noun A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in a track and field event.
"She set a new personal best in the javelin."
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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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