phrase in Japanese
phrase in Japanese is 句, フレーズ, 語句 — phrase means a short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.
phrase in Japanese
句
Pronounced: ku
A short written or spoken expression.
フレーズ
Pronounced: furēzu
A short written or spoken expression.
語句
Pronounced: goku
A short written or spoken expression.
句
Pronounced: ku
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, always containing an expressed or implied head (the principal word or subgroup, with core importance) and often consisting of a head plus some other elaborating words.
フレーズ
Pronounced: furēzu
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
楽句
Pronounced: gakku
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
What does "phrase" mean?
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noun A short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.
""Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck."
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verb To express something using particular words.
"He phrased the question carefully so as not to offend anyone."
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phrase in a sentence
- "Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck.
- She underlined a few key phrases in the report.
- He phrased the question carefully so as not to offend anyone.
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What is "phrase" in Japanese?
"phrase" in Japanese is 句, フレーズ, 語句. phrase means: A short group of words that expresses an idea, often forming part of a sentence.
How do you pronounce 句?
"phrase" in Japanese is 句, pronounced "ku".
How do you use "phrase" in a sentence?
Example: ""Break a leg" is a phrase actors use to wish each other luck." In Japanese, "phrase" is 句, フレーズ, 語句.
Are there other ways to say "phrase" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "phrase": 句, フレーズ, 語句, 楽句.
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