lean in Japanese
lean in Japanese is 傾ける, 靠れる, 傾く — lean means to bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
lean in Japanese
傾ける
Pronounced: katamukeru
(copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
靠れる
Pronounced: motareru
(Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
傾く
Pronounced: katamuku
To hang outwards.
もたれる
Pronounced: motareru
To press against.
What does "lean" mean?
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verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
"She leaned against the wall to catch her breath."
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verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
"The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal."
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adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
"He trained hard to stay lean before the fight."
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adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.
"It was a lean year for the farm after the drought."
lean in a sentence
- She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
- He leaned the ladder against the house.
- The committee is leaning toward approving the proposal.
- He trained hard to stay lean before the fight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lean" in Japanese?
"lean" in Japanese is 傾ける, 靠れる, 傾く. lean means: To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
How do you pronounce 傾ける?
"lean" in Japanese is 傾ける, pronounced "katamukeru".
How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
Example: "She leaned against the wall to catch her breath." In Japanese, "lean" is 傾ける, 靠れる, 傾く.
Are there other ways to say "lean" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "lean": 傾ける, 靠れる, 傾く, もたれる.
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