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precipice in Japanese

precipice in Japanese is 断崖, 絶壁 — precipice means a very steep cliff or drop.

precipice in Japanese

断崖
noun
Pronounced: dangai
A very steep cliff.
絶壁
noun
Pronounced: zeppeki
A very steep cliff.

What does "precipice" mean?

  1. noun A very steep cliff or drop.
    "One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice."
  2. noun The edge of a dangerous or critical situation, used figuratively.
    "The company was standing on the precipice of bankruptcy."
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precipice in a sentence

  • One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice.
  • The company was standing on the precipice of bankruptcy.

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What is "precipice" in Japanese?

"precipice" in Japanese is 断崖, 絶壁. precipice means: A very steep cliff or drop.

How do you pronounce 断崖?

"precipice" in Japanese is 断崖, pronounced "dangai".

How do you use "precipice" in a sentence?

Example: "One wrong step and they would have fallen off the precipice." In Japanese, "precipice" is 断崖, 絶壁.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "precipice": 断崖, 絶壁.

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