rib in Japanese
rib in Japanese is 肋骨, 肋肉, あばら骨 — rib means one of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
rib in Japanese
肋骨
Pronounced: abarabone
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
肋肉
Pronounced: baraniku
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
あばら骨
Pronounced: abarabone
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
肋骨
Pronounced: abarabone
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
What does "rib" mean?
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noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs."
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noun A cut of meat that still has one or more rib bones in it.
"We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place."
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noun A supporting structural piece shaped like a rib, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
"Shipwrights bent the wooden ribs before attaching the planking."
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verb To tease someone in a friendly, good-natured way.
"His friends ribbed him mercilessly about the missed penalty."
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rib in a sentence
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs.
- She could feel her ribs after months of illness.
- We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place.
- The prime rib was the highlight of the Christmas dinner.
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What is "rib" in Japanese?
"rib" in Japanese is 肋骨, 肋肉, あばら骨. rib means: One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
How do you pronounce 肋骨?
"rib" in Japanese is 肋骨, pronounced "abarabone".
How do you use "rib" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs." In Japanese, "rib" is 肋骨, 肋肉, あばら骨.
Are there other ways to say "rib" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "rib": 肋骨, 肋肉, あばら骨.
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