ostensibly in Japanese
ostensibly in Japanese is うわべは, 表向きは — ostensibly means apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
ostensibly in Japanese
うわべは
Pronounced: uwabeha
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
表向きは
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
What does "ostensibly" mean?
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adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
"She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight."
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ostensibly in a sentence
- She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight.
- The company cut jobs ostensibly to save costs, though many suspected other motives.
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What is "ostensibly" in Japanese?
"ostensibly" in Japanese is うわべは, 表向きは. ostensibly means: Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
How do you pronounce うわべは?
"ostensibly" in Japanese is うわべは, pronounced "uwabeha".
How do you use "ostensibly" in a sentence?
Example: "She left the meeting early, ostensibly to catch a flight." In Japanese, "ostensibly" is うわべは, 表向きは.
Are there other ways to say "ostensibly" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ostensibly": うわべは, 表向きは.
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