queer in Japanese
queer in Japanese is クィア — queer means relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
queer in Japanese
クィア
Pronounced: kuia
(broadly) Pertaining to sexual or gender behaviour or identity which does not conform to conventional heterosexual or cisgender norms, assumptions etc. [from 20th c.]
What does "queer" mean?
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adj Relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
"The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers."
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adj Strange, odd, or unusual.
"There was something queer about the way he smiled."
queer in a sentence
- The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers.
- She identifies as queer.
- There was something queer about the way he smiled.
- It's a queer little shop tucked down a side street.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "queer" in Japanese?
"queer" in Japanese is クィア. queer means: Relating to a sexual orientation or gender identity that isn't exclusively heterosexual or cisgender; used both as a reclaimed identity term and, historically, as a slur.
How do you pronounce クィア?
"queer" in Japanese is クィア, pronounced "kuia".
How do you use "queer" in a sentence?
Example: "The festival celebrates queer artists and filmmakers." In Japanese, "queer" is クィア.
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