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
Pronounced: umu
置く
Pronounced: oku
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
産む
Pronounced: umu
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
What does "lay" mean?
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verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
"She laid the baby gently in the crib."
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verb To produce and deposit an egg.
"The hen laid three eggs this morning."
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verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
"The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
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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."
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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.
- Some birds lay their eggs on bare ledges instead of building nests.
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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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