kill time in Japanese

kill time in Japanese is 時間をつぶす.

kill time in Japanese

時間をつぶす

verb

Pronounced: jikan'otsubusu

(informal, intransitive) To engage in an activity whose only purpose is to make the time seem to pass more quickly; to fill the time between activities.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "kill time" in Japanese?

"kill time" in Japanese is 時間をつぶす.

How do you pronounce 時間をつぶす?

"kill time" in Japanese is 時間をつぶす, pronounced "jikan'otsubusu".

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