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lest in Japanese

lest in Japanese is しないように — lest means used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

lest in Japanese

しないように
conj
Pronounced: shinaiyōni
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

What does "lest" mean?

  1. conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
    "She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise."
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lest in a sentence

  • She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise.
  • Take an umbrella, lest it rain later.

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What is "lest" in Japanese?

"lest" in Japanese is しないように. lest means: Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

How do you pronounce しないように?

"lest" in Japanese is しないように, pronounced "shinaiyōni".

How do you use "lest" in a sentence?

Example: "She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise." In Japanese, "lest" is しないように.

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