Nemesis in Japanese
Nemesis in Japanese is ネメシス, 報復 — Nemesis means a person's worst enemy or greatest rival — someone who always seems to oppose or defeat them.
Nemesis in Japanese
ネメシス
Pronounced: nemeshisu
(Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution.
報復
Pronounced: hōfuku
The personification of the "fatal flaw" of a dramatic hero in the style of Greek tragedy.
What does "Nemesis" mean?
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noun A person's worst enemy or greatest rival — someone who always seems to oppose or defeat them.
"The detective finally came face to face with his old nemesis."
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noun A downfall or defeat that someone thoroughly deserves and cannot escape; a form of poetic justice.
"His own greed became his nemesis in the end."
Nemesis in a sentence
- The detective finally came face to face with his old nemesis.
- For years, that team was our nemesis in the championship game.
- His own greed became his nemesis in the end.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Nemesis" in Japanese?
"Nemesis" in Japanese is ネメシス, 報復. Nemesis means: A person's worst enemy or greatest rival — someone who always seems to oppose or defeat them.
How do you pronounce ネメシス?
"Nemesis" in Japanese is ネメシス, pronounced "nemeshisu".
How do you use "Nemesis" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective finally came face to face with his old nemesis." In Japanese, "Nemesis" is ネメシス, 報復.
Are there other ways to say "Nemesis" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Nemesis": ネメシス, 報復.
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