Shanghai in Japanese
Shanghai in Japanese is 上海, シャンハイ — Shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
Shanghai in Japanese
上海
Pronounced: shanhai
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
シャンハイ
Pronounced: shanhai
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
What does "Shanghai" mean?
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verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
"He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day."
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Shanghai in a sentence
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- Sailors were once shanghaied — drugged or tricked aboard ships that badly needed crew.
- The new manager shanghaied the best desk in the office on her first day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Shanghai" in Japanese?
"Shanghai" in Japanese is 上海, シャンハイ. Shanghai means: To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
How do you pronounce 上海?
"Shanghai" in Japanese is 上海, pronounced "shanhai".
How do you use "Shanghai" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting." In Japanese, "Shanghai" is 上海, シャンハイ.
Are there other ways to say "Shanghai" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Shanghai": 上海, シャンハイ.
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