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 reported enemy movements before dawn."
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noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
"A baseball scout watched him pitch in the district finals."
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noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
"She earned her badge at scout camp last summer."
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verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.
"They scouted the trail before bringing the whole group."
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scout in a sentence
- The scout reported enemy movements before dawn.
- A baseball scout watched him pitch in the district finals.
- She earned her badge at scout camp last summer.
- They scouted the trail before bringing the whole group.
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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 reported enemy movements before dawn." 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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