mildew in Japanese
mildew in Japanese is 黴, かびる — mildew means a powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
mildew in Japanese
黴
Pronounced: kabi
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.
かびる
Pronounced: kabiru
What does "mildew" mean?
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noun A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
"The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam."
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verb To become covered in, or ruin something with, this fungal growth.
"The old curtains had mildewed after years in the damp attic."
mildew in a sentence
- The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam.
- Leave the tent out to dry properly or it will grow mildew.
- The old curtains had mildewed after years in the damp attic.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mildew" in Japanese?
"mildew" in Japanese is 黴, かびる. mildew means: A powdery or fuzzy fungal growth, usually whitish or greyish, that forms on damp surfaces, fabric, or decaying plants.
How do you pronounce 黴?
"mildew" in Japanese is 黴, pronounced "kabi".
How do you use "mildew" in a sentence?
Example: "The bathroom tiles were spotted with black mildew from the constant steam." In Japanese, "mildew" is 黴, かびる.
Are there other ways to say "mildew" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "mildew": 黴, かびる.
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