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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

noun
Pronounced: ku
A short written or spoken expression.
フレーズ
noun
Pronounced: furēzu
A short written or spoken expression.
語句
noun
Pronounced: goku
A short written or spoken expression.
noun
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
noun
Pronounced: furēzu
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
楽句
noun
Pronounced: gakku
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.

What does "phrase" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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Frequently asked questions

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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