oracle in Japanese
oracle in Japanese is オラクル, 神託, 託宣 — oracle means in ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
oracle in Japanese
オラクル
Pronounced: orakuru
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
神託
Pronounced: shintaku
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
託宣
Pronounced: takusen
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
賢人
Pronounced: kenjin
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
What does "oracle" mean?
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noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
"The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
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noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.
"Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up."
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oracle in a sentence
- The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle.
- Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.
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What is "oracle" in Japanese?
"oracle" in Japanese is オラクル, 神託, 託宣. oracle means: In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
How do you pronounce オラクル?
"oracle" in Japanese is オラクル, pronounced "orakuru".
How do you use "oracle" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In Japanese, "oracle" is オラクル, 神託, 託宣.
Are there other ways to say "oracle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "oracle": オラクル, 神託, 託宣, 賢人.
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