scout in Japanese
scout in Japanese is 偵察兵, 斥候, スカウト — scout means a person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
scout in Japanese
偵察兵
斥候
Pronounced: sekkō
スカウト
Pronounced: sukauto
A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
What does "scout" mean?
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noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
"The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing."
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noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
"The club's scout travels to small towns looking for promising young footballers."
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noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
"My little brother is a scout and loves camping and building fires."
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verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.
"We scouted the area for a good camping spot before it got dark."
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scout in a sentence
- The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing.
- Before the patrol set off, a scout checked the valley for signs of danger.
- The club's scout travels to small towns looking for promising young footballers.
- A talent scout spotted the singer performing in a tiny cafe.
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What is "scout" in Japanese?
"scout" in Japanese is 偵察兵, 斥候, スカウト. scout means: A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
How do you use "scout" in a sentence?
Example: "The scout crept ahead of the army to find a safe river crossing." In Japanese, "scout" is 偵察兵, 斥候, スカウト.
Are there other ways to say "scout" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "scout": 偵察兵, 斥候, スカウト.
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