loess in Japanese
loess in Japanese is 黄土, 黄砂 — loess means a loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.
loess in Japanese
黄土
Pronounced: ōdo
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.
黄砂
Pronounced: kōsa
(geology) Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.
What does "loess" mean?
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noun A loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.
"Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland."
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loess in a sentence
- Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland.
- Geologists studied the loess for clues about past wind patterns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "loess" in Japanese?
"loess" in Japanese is 黄土, 黄砂. loess means: A loose, fine sediment made mostly of silt that has been deposited by the wind.
How do you pronounce 黄土?
"loess" in Japanese is 黄土, pronounced "ōdo".
How do you use "loess" in a sentence?
Example: "Thick beds of loess cover much of the region's farmland." In Japanese, "loess" is 黄土, 黄砂.
Are there other ways to say "loess" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "loess": 黄土, 黄砂.
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