pike in Japanese
pike in Japanese is カワカマス, パイク — pike means a long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
pike in Japanese
カワカマス
Pronounced: kawakamasu
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
パイク
Pronounced: paiku
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
What does "pike" mean?
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noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
"Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge."
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noun A large predatory freshwater fish with a long body and pointed jaws.
"He hooked a pike nearly a metre long in the reeds by the riverbank."
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verb To back out of a plan, commitment, or fight at the last moment.
"He said he'd come climbing with us, then piked on the day."
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pike in a sentence
- Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge.
- Museums display pikes that stretch over five metres long.
- He hooked a pike nearly a metre long in the reeds by the riverbank.
- He said he'd come climbing with us, then piked on the day.
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What is "pike" in Japanese?
"pike" in Japanese is カワカマス, パイク. pike means: A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
How do you pronounce カワカマス?
"pike" in Japanese is カワカマス, pronounced "kawakamasu".
How do you use "pike" in a sentence?
Example: "Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge." In Japanese, "pike" is カワカマス, パイク.
Are there other ways to say "pike" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pike": カワカマス, パイク.
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