retort in Japanese
retort in Japanese is 口答え, レトルト, 口答えする — retort means a sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
retort in Japanese
口答え
Pronounced: kuchigotae
A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.
レトルト
Pronounced: retoruto
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.
口答えする
To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
What does "retort" mean?
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noun A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
"Her retort left him speechless."
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verb To answer sharply or wittily, especially by turning the original remark back on the speaker.
""I could say the same about you," she retorted."
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noun A long-necked glass flask used in chemistry, or a sealed vessel used in industry for heating materials at high temperatures.
"The chemist heated the mixture in a glass retort."
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retort in a sentence
- Her retort left him speechless.
- "At least I have a job," was his quick retort.
- "I could say the same about you," she retorted.
- He retorted that it was none of her business.
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What is "retort" in Japanese?
"retort" in Japanese is 口答え, レトルト, 口答えする. retort means: A sharp, witty, or cutting reply, especially one that turns an insult back on the person who made it.
How do you pronounce 口答え?
"retort" in Japanese is 口答え, pronounced "kuchigotae".
How do you use "retort" in a sentence?
Example: "Her retort left him speechless." In Japanese, "retort" is 口答え, レトルト, 口答えする.
Are there other ways to say "retort" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "retort": 口答え, レトルト, 口答えする.
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