shrill in Japanese
shrill in Japanese is 甲高い — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
shrill in Japanese
甲高い
Pronounced: kandakai
High-pitched and piercing.
What does "shrill" mean?
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adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
"The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd."
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verb To make a shrill sound.
"The kettle shrilled on the stove."
shrill in a sentence
- The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd.
- Her voice grew shrill as the argument escalated.
- The kettle shrilled on the stove.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrill" in Japanese?
"shrill" in Japanese is 甲高い. shrill means: High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
How do you pronounce 甲高い?
"shrill" in Japanese is 甲高い, pronounced "kandakai".
How do you use "shrill" in a sentence?
Example: "The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd." In Japanese, "shrill" is 甲高い.
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