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literate in Japanese

literate in Japanese is 読み書き, 博識 — literate means able to read and write.

literate in Japanese

読み書き
adj
Pronounced: yomikaki
Able to read and write; having literacy.
博識
adj
Pronounced: hakushiki
Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.

What does "literate" mean?

  1. adj Able to read and write.
    "The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight."
  2. adj Well informed or knowledgeable in a particular area.
    "You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app."
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literate in a sentence

  • The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight.
  • You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "literate" in Japanese?

"literate" in Japanese is 読み書き, 博識. literate means: Able to read and write.

How do you pronounce 読み書き?

"literate" in Japanese is 読み書き, pronounced "yomikaki".

How do you use "literate" in a sentence?

Example: "The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight." In Japanese, "literate" is 読み書き, 博識.

Are there other ways to say "literate" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "literate": 読み書き, 博識.

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