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pluck in Japanese

pluck in Japanese is もぐ, 摘む — pluck means to pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

pluck in Japanese

もぐ
verb
Pronounced: mogu
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
摘む
verb
Pronounced: tsumamu
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out

What does "pluck" mean?

  1. verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
    "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve."
  2. verb To remove feathers from a bird before cooking it.
    "The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken."
  3. verb To sound a string on an instrument by pulling and releasing it with the fingers.
    "She plucked the guitar strings softly."
  4. noun Courage and determination in a difficult situation.
    "It took real pluck to stand up to the whole board."

pluck in a sentence

  • She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve.
  • He plucked an apple from the tree.
  • The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken.
  • She plucked the guitar strings softly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pluck" in Japanese?

"pluck" in Japanese is もぐ, 摘む. pluck means: To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

How do you pronounce もぐ?

"pluck" in Japanese is もぐ, pronounced "mogu".

How do you use "pluck" in a sentence?

Example: "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve." In Japanese, "pluck" is もぐ, 摘む.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pluck": もぐ, 摘む.

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