mortify in Japanese
mortify in Japanese is 苦行, 屈辱, 辱める — mortify means to discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
mortify in Japanese
苦行
Pronounced: kugyō
(transitive) To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on. [from 15th c.]
屈辱
Pronounced: kutsujoku
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
辱める
Pronounced: hazukashimeru
(transitive, usually, used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate. [from 17th c.]
殺す
Pronounced: korosu
What does "mortify" mean?
- verb To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
- verb To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
- verb To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.
- verb To affect with vexation or chagrin.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "mortify" in Japanese?
"mortify" in Japanese is 苦行, 屈辱, 辱める. mortify means: To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.
How do you pronounce 苦行?
"mortify" in Japanese is 苦行, pronounced "kugyō".
Are there other ways to say "mortify" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "mortify": 苦行, 屈辱, 辱める, 殺す.
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