pivot in Japanese
pivot in Japanese is ピボット, 枢 — pivot means a central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.
pivot in Japanese
ピボット
Pronounced: pibotto
A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
枢
Pronounced: kururu
A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
What does "pivot" mean?
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noun A central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.
"The door swings on a pivot set into the frame."
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noun A person or thing that something else depends heavily on.
"The star striker was the pivot of the whole attacking strategy."
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verb To turn sharply on one spot, or to make a sudden major change in strategy or direction.
"She pivoted on her heel and walked out."
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pivot in a sentence
- The door swings on a pivot set into the frame.
- A basketball player must keep one foot on the pivot when turning.
- The star striker was the pivot of the whole attacking strategy.
- She pivoted on her heel and walked out.
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What is "pivot" in Japanese?
"pivot" in Japanese is ピボット, 枢. pivot means: A central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.
How do you pronounce ピボット?
"pivot" in Japanese is ピボット, pronounced "pibotto".
How do you use "pivot" in a sentence?
Example: "The door swings on a pivot set into the frame." In Japanese, "pivot" is ピボット, 枢.
Are there other ways to say "pivot" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pivot": ピボット, 枢.
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