paradox in Japanese
paradox in Japanese is 逆説, パラドックス, 矛盾 — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
paradox in Japanese
逆説
Pronounced: gyakusetsu
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
パラドックス
Pronounced: paradokkusu
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
矛盾
Pronounced: mujun
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
パラドックス
Pronounced: paradokkusu
A person or thing having contradictory properties.
パラドックス
Pronounced: paradokkusu
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
矛盾
Pronounced: mujun
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
What does "paradox" mean?
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noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
"The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
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noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
"He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."
paradox in a sentence
- The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
- It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
- He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "paradox" in Japanese?
"paradox" in Japanese is 逆説, パラドックス, 矛盾. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
How do you pronounce 逆説?
"paradox" in Japanese is 逆説, pronounced "gyakusetsu".
How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?
Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Japanese, "paradox" is 逆説, パラドックス, 矛盾.
Are there other ways to say "paradox" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "paradox": 逆説, パラドックス, 矛盾.
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