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Proverbs in Japanese

Proverbs in Japanese is 箴言, しんげん — Proverbs means a book of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament made up of short sayings offering practical and moral wisdom.

Proverbs in Japanese

箴言
proper noun
Pronounced: shingen
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.
しんげん
proper noun
Pronounced: shingen
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.

What does "Proverbs" mean?

  1. name A book of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament made up of short sayings offering practical and moral wisdom.
    "The sermon quoted a line from the Book of Proverbs."
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Proverbs in a sentence

  • The sermon quoted a line from the Book of Proverbs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Proverbs" in Japanese?

"Proverbs" in Japanese is 箴言, しんげん. Proverbs means: A book of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament made up of short sayings offering practical and moral wisdom.

How do you pronounce 箴言?

"Proverbs" in Japanese is 箴言, pronounced "shingen".

How do you use "Proverbs" in a sentence?

Example: "The sermon quoted a line from the Book of Proverbs." In Japanese, "Proverbs" is 箴言, しんげん.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Proverbs": 箴言, しんげん.

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