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Pinocchio in Japanese

Pinocchio in Japanese is ピノキオ, ピノッキオ — Pinocchio means a person who lies frequently, referencing the storybook character whose nose grew when he lied.

Pinocchio in Japanese

ピノキオ
proper noun
Pronounced: pinokio
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.
ピノッキオ
proper noun
Pronounced: pinokkio
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.

What does "Pinocchio" mean?

  1. noun A person who lies frequently, referencing the storybook character whose nose grew when he lied.
    "His growing excuses made him sound like a real Pinocchio."
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Pinocchio in a sentence

  • His growing excuses made him sound like a real Pinocchio.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Pinocchio" in Japanese?

"Pinocchio" in Japanese is ピノキオ, ピノッキオ. Pinocchio means: A person who lies frequently, referencing the storybook character whose nose grew when he lied.

How do you pronounce ピノキオ?

"Pinocchio" in Japanese is ピノキオ, pronounced "pinokio".

How do you use "Pinocchio" in a sentence?

Example: "His growing excuses made him sound like a real Pinocchio." In Japanese, "Pinocchio" is ピノキオ, ピノッキオ.

Are there other ways to say "Pinocchio" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Pinocchio": ピノキオ, ピノッキオ.

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