lateral in Japanese
lateral in Japanese is 側面音, 横 — lateral means relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
lateral in Japanese
側面音
Pronounced: sokumen'on
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
横
Pronounced: yoko
(disease) Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
What does "lateral" mean?
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adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
"The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee."
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adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
"Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking."
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noun (American football) A sideways pass.
"The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate."
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verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.
"He lateraled the ball just before being tackled."
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lateral in a sentence
- The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee.
- A lateral move at work means changing roles without a promotion.
- Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking.
- The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lateral" in Japanese?
"lateral" in Japanese is 側面音, 横. lateral means: Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
How do you pronounce 側面音?
"lateral" in Japanese is 側面音, pronounced "sokumen'on".
How do you use "lateral" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee." In Japanese, "lateral" is 側面音, 横.
Are there other ways to say "lateral" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "lateral": 側面音, 横.
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