monolith in Japanese
monolith in Japanese is モノリス, 一枚岩 — monolith means a single large block of stone, or something built from one, especially a large standing structure or monument.
monolith in Japanese
モノリス
Pronounced: monorisu
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
一枚岩
Pronounced: ichimaiiwa
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.
一枚岩
Pronounced: ichimaiiwa
(also, attributively, and, figurative) Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.
What does "monolith" mean?
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noun A single large block of stone, or something built from one, especially a large standing structure or monument.
"Ancient monoliths still stand at the edge of the field."
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noun Something viewed as a single, massive, unchanging whole, especially an organization or system.
"The company was once seen as an unshakeable monolith of the industry."
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monolith in a sentence
- Ancient monoliths still stand at the edge of the field.
- The company was once seen as an unshakeable monolith of the industry.
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What is "monolith" in Japanese?
"monolith" in Japanese is モノリス, 一枚岩. monolith means: A single large block of stone, or something built from one, especially a large standing structure or monument.
How do you pronounce モノリス?
"monolith" in Japanese is モノリス, pronounced "monorisu".
How do you use "monolith" in a sentence?
Example: "Ancient monoliths still stand at the edge of the field." In Japanese, "monolith" is モノリス, 一枚岩.
Are there other ways to say "monolith" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "monolith": モノリス, 一枚岩.
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