saying in Japanese
saying in Japanese is 格言 — saying means a well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
saying in Japanese
格言
Pronounced: kakugen
A proverb or maxim.
What does "saying" mean?
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noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
"My grandfather had a saying for every situation."
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saying in a sentence
- My grandfather had a saying for every situation.
- "Actions speak louder than words" is an old saying.
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What is "saying" in Japanese?
"saying" in Japanese is 格言. saying means: A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.
How do you pronounce 格言?
"saying" in Japanese is 格言, pronounced "kakugen".
How do you use "saying" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather had a saying for every situation." In Japanese, "saying" is 格言.
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