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man-month in Japanese

man-month in Japanese is 人月.

man-month in Japanese

人月

noun

Pronounced: ningetsu

One person's working time for a month, or the equivalent, used as a measure of how much work or labor is required or consumed to perform some task.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "man-month" in Japanese?

"man-month" in Japanese is 人月.

How do you pronounce 人月?

"man-month" in Japanese is 人月, pronounced "ningetsu".

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