shoeshine in Japanese
shoeshine in Japanese is 靴磨き, つや — shoeshine means the act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result.
shoeshine in Japanese
靴磨き
Pronounced: kutsumigaki
The act of polishing shoes.
つや
Pronounced: tsuya
The shiny finish on shoes that have been polished.
What does "shoeshine" mean?
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noun The act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result.
"He got a quick shoeshine before the interview."
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noun A person who polishes shoes for a living, often at a street stand.
"The shoeshine at the station knew all the regulars by name."
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shoeshine in a sentence
- He got a quick shoeshine before the interview.
- The shoeshine at the station knew all the regulars by name.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shoeshine" in Japanese?
"shoeshine" in Japanese is 靴磨き, つや. shoeshine means: The act of polishing shoes, or the glossy result.
How do you pronounce 靴磨き?
"shoeshine" in Japanese is 靴磨き, pronounced "kutsumigaki".
How do you use "shoeshine" in a sentence?
Example: "He got a quick shoeshine before the interview." In Japanese, "shoeshine" is 靴磨き, つや.
Are there other ways to say "shoeshine" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "shoeshine": 靴磨き, つや.
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