pawn in Japanese
pawn in Japanese is ポーン, 駒 — pawn means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
pawn in Japanese
ポーン
Pronounced: pōn
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
駒
Pronounced: koma
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
ポーン
Pronounced: pōn
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
What does "pawn" mean?
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verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
"He pawned his watch to cover the rent."
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noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
"She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king."
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noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.
"The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics."
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pawn in a sentence
- He pawned his watch to cover the rent.
- She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.
- The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pawn" in Japanese?
"pawn" in Japanese is ポーン, 駒. pawn means: To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
How do you pronounce ポーン?
"pawn" in Japanese is ポーン, pronounced "pōn".
How do you use "pawn" in a sentence?
Example: "He pawned his watch to cover the rent." In Japanese, "pawn" is ポーン, 駒.
Are there other ways to say "pawn" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pawn": ポーン, 駒.
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