sire in Japanese
sire in Japanese is 主, 陛下, オス — sire means the male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
sire in Japanese
主
Pronounced: omo
A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
陛下
Pronounced: heika
A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
オス
Pronounced: osu
A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).
雄
Pronounced: osu
A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).
What does "sire" mean?
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noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
"The foal's sire was a champion racehorse."
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noun A formal or old-fashioned way of addressing a king or other male sovereign.
"The knight bowed and said, "As you wish, sire.""
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verb To father offspring, especially said of male animals.
"The stallion has sired several award-winning colts."
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sire in a sentence
- The foal's sire was a champion racehorse.
- The knight bowed and said, "As you wish, sire."
- The stallion has sired several award-winning colts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sire" in Japanese?
"sire" in Japanese is 主, 陛下, オス. sire means: The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
How do you pronounce 主?
"sire" in Japanese is 主, pronounced "omo".
How do you use "sire" in a sentence?
Example: "The foal's sire was a champion racehorse." In Japanese, "sire" is 主, 陛下, オス.
Are there other ways to say "sire" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "sire": 主, 陛下, オス, 雄.
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