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mean in Japanese

mean in Japanese is 平均, 平均的, 劣る — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.

mean in Japanese

平均
adj
Pronounced: heikin
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
平均的
adj
Pronounced: heikinteki
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
劣る
adj
Pronounced: otoru
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
悪い
adj
Pronounced: warui
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
卑劣
adj
Pronounced: hiretsu
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
下劣
adj
Pronounced: geretsu
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
卑しい
adj
Pronounced: iyashii
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
汚い
adj
Pronounced: kitanai
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
醜い
adj
Pronounced: minikui
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
腹黒い
adj
Pronounced: haraguroi
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
厄介
adj
Pronounced: yakkai
Powerful; fierce; strong.
平均
noun
Pronounced: heikin
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
平均値
noun
Pronounced: heikinchi
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
するつもり
verb
Pronounced: surutsumori
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
意図
verb
Pronounced: ito
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
するつもり
verb
Pronounced: surutsumori
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
意味
verb
Pronounced: imi
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
意図
verb
Pronounced: ito
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
意味
verb
Pronounced: imi

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
    "He's too mean to leave a decent tip."

mean in a sentence

  • I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • She means to finish the project by Friday.
  • What does this symbol mean?
  • A red light means stop.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mean" in Japanese?

"mean" in Japanese is 平均, 平均的, 劣る. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.

How do you pronounce 平均?

"mean" in Japanese is 平均, pronounced "heikin".

How do you use "mean" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Japanese, "mean" is 平均, 平均的, 劣る.

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

Yes — Japanese has 15 translations listed for "mean": 平均, 平均的, 劣る, 悪い, 卑劣, 下劣.

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