paraphrase in Japanese
paraphrase in Japanese is 引用, 言い換える — paraphrase means a restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
paraphrase in Japanese
引用
Pronounced: in'yō
(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.
言い換える
Pronounced: iikaeru
(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.
What does "paraphrase" mean?
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noun A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
"The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text."
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verb To restate something in different words while keeping the same meaning.
"Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?"
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paraphrase in a sentence
- The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text.
- Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?
- She paraphrased the professor's lecture in her notes instead of writing it word for word.
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What is "paraphrase" in Japanese?
"paraphrase" in Japanese is 引用, 言い換える. paraphrase means: A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
How do you pronounce 引用?
"paraphrase" in Japanese is 引用, pronounced "in'yō".
How do you use "paraphrase" in a sentence?
Example: "The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text." In Japanese, "paraphrase" is 引用, 言い換える.
Are there other ways to say "paraphrase" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "paraphrase": 引用, 言い換える.
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