Scylla in Japanese
Scylla in Japanese is スキュラ, スキュレー — Scylla means in Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait.
Scylla in Japanese
スキュラ
Pronounced: sukyura
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.
スキュレー
Pronounced: sukyurē
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.
What does "Scylla" mean?
-
noun In Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait.
"Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
Scylla in a sentence
- Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Scylla" in Japanese?
"Scylla" in Japanese is スキュラ, スキュレー. Scylla means: In Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait.
How do you pronounce スキュラ?
"Scylla" in Japanese is スキュラ, pronounced "sukyura".
How do you use "Scylla" in a sentence?
Example: "Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis." In Japanese, "Scylla" is スキュラ, スキュレー.
Are there other ways to say "Scylla" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Scylla": スキュラ, スキュレー.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
