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multiply in Japanese

multiply in Japanese is 掛ける — multiply means to perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.

multiply in Japanese

掛ける
verb
Pronounced: kakeru
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

What does "multiply" mean?

  1. verb To perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.
    "Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two."
  2. verb To increase greatly in number or amount.
    "Rabbits multiply quickly if left unchecked."
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multiply in a sentence

  • Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two.
  • Rabbits multiply quickly if left unchecked.
  • Her problems seemed to multiply the longer she ignored them.

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What is "multiply" in Japanese?

"multiply" in Japanese is 掛ける. multiply means: To perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.

How do you pronounce 掛ける?

"multiply" in Japanese is 掛ける, pronounced "kakeru".

How do you use "multiply" in a sentence?

Example: "Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two." In Japanese, "multiply" is 掛ける.

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