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
Pronounced: shinaiyōni
For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
What does "lest" mean?
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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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