pinch in Japanese
pinch in Japanese is ピンチ, 抓る — pinch means to squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
pinch in Japanese
ピンチ
Pronounced: pinchi
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
抓る
Pronounced: tsuneru
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
What does "pinch" mean?
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verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
"She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming."
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verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
"Someone pinched my pen off the desk."
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noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
"Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving."
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noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.
"Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget."
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pinch in a sentence
- She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
- Don't pinch the baby's cheeks too hard, or she will cry.
- Someone pinched my pen off the desk.
- Who pinched my sandwich out of the fridge again?
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What is "pinch" in Japanese?
"pinch" in Japanese is ピンチ, 抓る. pinch means: To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
How do you pronounce ピンチ?
"pinch" in Japanese is ピンチ, pronounced "pinchi".
How do you use "pinch" in a sentence?
Example: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." In Japanese, "pinch" is ピンチ, 抓る.
Are there other ways to say "pinch" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pinch": ピンチ, 抓る.
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