literal in Japanese
literal in Japanese is 文字通り, 逐語的, 文字上の — literal means taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
literal in Japanese
文字通り
Pronounced: mojidoori
Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
逐語的
Pronounced: chikugoteki
Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
文字上の
(uncommon) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters (of an alphabet); using literation.
What does "literal" mean?
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adjective Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
"He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense."
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adjective Actually true, and not just a figure of speech.
"It was a literal race against time — the ferry left in nine minutes."
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adjective Of a translation: following the wording of the original closely rather than conveying its overall sense.
"A literal translation of the proverb makes no sense in English."
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literal in a sentence
- He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense.
- The literal meaning of "break the ice" has nothing to do with conversation.
- It was a literal race against time — the ferry left in nine minutes.
- A literal translation of the proverb makes no sense in English.
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What is "literal" in Japanese?
"literal" in Japanese is 文字通り, 逐語的, 文字上の. literal means: Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
How do you pronounce 文字通り?
"literal" in Japanese is 文字通り, pronounced "mojidoori".
How do you use "literal" in a sentence?
Example: "He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense." In Japanese, "literal" is 文字通り, 逐語的, 文字上の.
Are there other ways to say "literal" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "literal": 文字通り, 逐語的, 文字上の.
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