pitfall in Japanese
pitfall in Japanese is 落し穴, 落とし穴, 落穴 — pitfall means a hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
pitfall in Japanese
落し穴
Pronounced: otoshiana
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
落とし穴
Pronounced: otoshiana
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
落穴
(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
What does "pitfall" mean?
- noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
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noun A hidden danger or difficulty that you can easily run into without expecting it.
"It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself."
- noun A commonly used but counterproductive approach or practice.
- noun A dip in the ground caused by the collapse of a mine below it.
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pitfall in a sentence
- It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.
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What is "pitfall" in Japanese?
"pitfall" in Japanese is 落し穴, 落とし穴, 落穴. pitfall means: A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
How do you pronounce 落し穴?
"pitfall" in Japanese is 落し穴, pronounced "otoshiana".
Are there other ways to say "pitfall" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "pitfall": 落し穴, 落とし穴, 落穴.
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