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magnify in Japanese

magnify in Japanese is 大きい, 拡大 — magnify means to make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.

magnify in Japanese

大きい
verb
Pronounced: ookii
(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]
拡大
verb
Pronounced: kakudai
(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]

What does "magnify" mean?

  1. verb To make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.
    "The telescope magnifies distant stars so they appear brighter and closer."
  2. verb To make a problem, feeling, or effect bigger or more intense than it really is.
    "Stress tends to magnify small annoyances into major arguments."
  3. verb To praise or glorify, especially in religious language.
    ""My soul doth magnify the Lord" is a well-known line from scripture."

magnify in a sentence

  • The telescope magnifies distant stars so they appear brighter and closer.
  • Use the app to magnify the text if it's too small to read.
  • Stress tends to magnify small annoyances into major arguments.
  • "My soul doth magnify the Lord" is a well-known line from scripture.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "magnify" in Japanese?

"magnify" in Japanese is 大きい, 拡大. magnify means: To make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.

How do you pronounce 大きい?

"magnify" in Japanese is 大きい, pronounced "ookii".

How do you use "magnify" in a sentence?

Example: "The telescope magnifies distant stars so they appear brighter and closer." In Japanese, "magnify" is 大きい, 拡大.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "magnify": 大きい, 拡大.

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