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lay in Japanese

lay in Japanese is 生む, 置く, 産む — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

lay in Japanese

生む
verb
Pronounced: umu
置く
verb
Pronounced: oku
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
産む
verb
Pronounced: umu
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

What does "lay" mean?

  1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
    "She laid the baby gently in the crib."
  2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
    "The hen laid three eggs this morning."
  3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
    "The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
  4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.
    "He explained the diagnosis in lay terms so she could understand it."

lay in a sentence

  • She laid the baby gently in the crib.
  • He laid his keys on the table by the door.
  • The hen laid three eggs this morning.
  • The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lay" in Japanese?

"lay" in Japanese is 生む, 置く, 産む. lay means: To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

How do you pronounce 生む?

"lay" in Japanese is 生む, pronounced "umu".

How do you use "lay" in a sentence?

Example: "She laid the baby gently in the crib." In Japanese, "lay" is 生む, 置く, 産む.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "lay": 生む, 置く, 産む.

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