retainer in Japanese
retainer in Japanese is 家来, 臣下 — retainer means a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
retainer in Japanese
家来
Pronounced: kerai
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
臣下
Pronounced: shinka
A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
What does "retainer" mean?
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noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
"The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call."
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noun A dental device worn to keep teeth in place after braces.
"The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night."
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retainer in a sentence
- The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call.
- The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night.
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What is "retainer" in Japanese?
"retainer" in Japanese is 家来, 臣下. retainer means: A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
How do you pronounce 家来?
"retainer" in Japanese is 家来, pronounced "kerai".
How do you use "retainer" in a sentence?
Example: "The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call." In Japanese, "retainer" is 家来, 臣下.
Are there other ways to say "retainer" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "retainer": 家来, 臣下.
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