parry in Japanese
parry in Japanese is かわす, 受け流す — parry means to block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
parry in Japanese
かわす
Pronounced: kawasu
受け流す
Pronounced: ukenagasu
What does "parry" mean?
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verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
"The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly."
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noun A move that blocks or deflects an attack.
"His quick parry saved him from a serious hit."
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parry in a sentence
- The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly.
- She parried every question about her private life with a joke.
- His quick parry saved him from a serious hit.
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What is "parry" in Japanese?
"parry" in Japanese is かわす, 受け流す. parry means: To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
How do you pronounce かわす?
"parry" in Japanese is かわす, pronounced "kawasu".
How do you use "parry" in a sentence?
Example: "The fencer parried the attack and countered instantly." In Japanese, "parry" is かわす, 受け流す.
Are there other ways to say "parry" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "parry": かわす, 受け流す.
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